Heart of Independence, Independence, MO

Living in Heart of Independence

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 28
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 15
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 41
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Schools 33
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Residents

7.1k Population -631 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
- College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black7%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other4%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income -$9.1k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -13% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value -$26k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$537 Median Monthly Rent +$40 (2010–19)
27% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Heart of Independence

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Heart of Independence

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Heart of Independence

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO

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Nova Center
2 miles, W
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The Schoolhouse, Inc
2 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO

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Rockhurst University
9 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO

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Airports

Airports near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO

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