Independence City, MN
Living in Independence City
Bikeability4
Walkability19
Commute44
Public Transit5
Affordability5
Public Safety82
Airports53
Hospitals80
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+350 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$130kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more34%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$503kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$470 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas24%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence City
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Hennepin County53
Property Crime in Independence City
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Hennepin County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence City
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence City, MN
Mt Olive Lutheran School
3 miles, NW
St Maximilian Kolbe
4 miles, W
Our Lady of the Lake School
6 miles, SE
Christ Community Lutheran School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Independence City, MN
Crown College
9 miles, S
Herzing University-Minneapolis
16 miles, E
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
22 miles, E
Capella University
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence City, MN
Ridgeview Medical Center
13 miles, S
Buffalo Hospital
14 miles, NW
Maple Grove Hospital
14 miles, NE
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence City, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
40 miles, NW
Rochester International Airport
97 miles, SE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
98 miles, N