Independence, IA
Living in Independence
Bikeability55
Walkability38
Commute71
Public Transit19
Affordability80
Public Safety92
Airports8
Hospitals86
Colleges60
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Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.1kPopulation+69 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$556Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Iowa35
Buchanan County7
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Iowa43
Buchanan County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, IA
St Johns School
1 miles, NE
Independence Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
St Athanasius School
8 miles, W
Sacred Heart Elementary School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, IA
Allen College
23 miles, W
Upper Iowa University
27 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
28 miles, W
University of Northern Iowa
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, IA
Mental Health Institute
1 miles, SW
Buchanan County Health Center
2 miles, E
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
15 miles, N
Virginia Gay Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Independence, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
26 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, S
Dubuque Regional Airport
61 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
100 miles, SE