At a Glance
Median Income
$79,158
$29,560 per capita
Home Value
$345,200
Zillow: $421,912
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,399/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Independence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Independence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Independence residents earn a median household income of $79,158 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,560. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,330 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $345,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,912. Median rent is $1,585/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,399/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,088
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density3,352/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,158
Per Capita$29,560
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A
Home Value$345,200
Rent$1,585
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$421,912
Housing Units3,052
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,399/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault154/100K
Burglary135/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,465/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation179 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Independence was founded in 1874.
The median home in Independence was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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