Independence Township, KS
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports1
Hospitals67
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75Population+75 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
38%Family Households+38% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years11%
Diversity
Caucasian80%
Other20%
Education
High school graduate11%
Some College89%
Households
Family household38%
Householder not living alone62%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+85% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
68%Lived Here Last Year+68% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$100K to $124K62%
Employers
Private sector58%
Self-employed42%
Occupations
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office58%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value-$400 (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
52%Owner-Occupied+52% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1939 or earlier64%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$100K to $149K77%
House Heating Type
Wood85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Kansas56
Osborne County15
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Kansas58
Osborne County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado37
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, KS
Tipton Catholic High School
16 miles, E
St John's Grade School
36 miles, E
St John's Catholic School
36 miles, E
Hays Maranatha Christian School
41 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, KS
Fort Hays State University
45 miles, SW
Kansas Wesleyan University
72 miles, SE
Bethany College
79 miles, SE
Sterling College
84 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, KS
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NE
Rooks County Health Center
29 miles, W
Smith County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, N
Russell Regional Hospital
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, KS
Hays Regional Airport
44 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
71 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
96 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
113 miles, E