Heart of Independence, Independence, MO
Living in Heart of Independence
Bikeability18
Walkability28
Commute48
Public Transit29
Affordability100
Public Safety15
Airports58
Hospitals61
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.1kPopulation-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
$29kMedian 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
$64kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$537Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO
Messiah Lutheran School
0 miles, E
Center Place Restoration School
1 miles, N
Nova Center
2 miles, W
The Schoolhouse, Inc
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO
City Vision University
8 miles, W
Rockhurst University
9 miles, SW
Research College of Nursing
9 miles, SW
Kansas City Art Institute
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
8 miles, S
Center for Behavioral Medicine
8 miles, W
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Heart of Independence, Independence, MO
Kansas City International Airport
21 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
120 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
121 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
134 miles, S