Independence Township, KS
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety97
Airports64
Hospitals69
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
179Population-154 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
45%Family Households-33% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
High school graduate20%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income-$3.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K11%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office36%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$42 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas82%
Utility gas14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Kansas56
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Doniphan County7
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Kansas58
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Doniphan County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding63
Tornado21
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, KS
Riverbend International School
9 miles, S
St Benedict Catholic School
10 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
10 miles, S
Maur Hill - Mount Academy
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, KS
Benedictine College
10 miles, S
American Business and Technology University
20 miles, E
Missouri Western State University
21 miles, E
University of Saint Mary
33 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, KS
Atchison Hospital
12 miles, S
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
20 miles, E
Hiawatha Community Hospital
22 miles, NW
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, KS
Kansas City International Airport
37 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
89 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
115 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, N