Independence, KS

Independence is a small city in Kansas with a population of 8,469. Residents earn $49,164 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

8,469 Population 1,131/sq mi density

$49,164 Median Income $29,603 per capita

$78,500 Home Value $112,442 Zillow

$790 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

989 Violent Crime/100K 4,696 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$49,164 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$78,500 home value, $790/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

989 violent crimes/100K (160% above avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Explore Near Independence

Bigfoot Sightings

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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1 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Independence, KS.

Name	Description
Drum Creek and the Civil War	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 160) and 4410th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.