Independence, KY

Independence is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 29,024. Residents earn $98,653 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

29,024 Population 1,636/sq mi density

$98,653 Median Income $39,477 per capita

$240,500 Home Value $320,247 Zillow

$1,204 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

46 Violent Crime/100K 438 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

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Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$98,653 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$240,500 home value, $1,204/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

46 violent crimes/100K (88% below avg)

B+

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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

Name	Description
County Named, 1840	Marker is on Madison Pike (Kentucky Route 17) south of McCullum Pike (Route 2045), on the right when traveling north.