Independence, KS
Living in Independence
Bikeability13
Walkability45
Commute98
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety50
Airports23
Hospitals65
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.7kPopulation-807 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$513Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Kansas56
Montgomery County39
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Kansas58
Montgomery County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding52
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, KS
Zion Lutheran School
1 miles, S
St Andrew Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Independence Bible School
2 miles, S
Tyro Community Christian School
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, KS
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
38 miles, S
Pittsburg State University
57 miles, E
Rogers State University
63 miles, S
Ozark Christian College
67 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, KS
Wilson Medical Center
12 miles, N
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Inc
14 miles, S
Fredonia Regional Hospital
22 miles, N
Labette Health
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
67 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
72 miles, S
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
99 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
102 miles, SE