Independence, KY
Living in Independence
Bikeability4
Walkability3
Commute43
Public Transit8
Affordability63
Public Safety88
Airports65
Hospitals75
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+4.7k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
46%Built 2000 or Later
$776Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Kentucky26
Cincinnati Metro Area27
Kenton County22
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Kentucky41
Cincinnati Metro Area45
Kenton County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, KY
Independence at Rainbow
0 miles, E
St Cecilia Elementary School
1 miles, S
Community Christian Academy
3 miles, S
St Pius X Elementary School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, KY
Thomas More University
5 miles, N
Northern Kentucky University
7 miles, NE
Art Academy of Cincinnati
11 miles, N
Mount Saint Joseph University
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, KY
St Elizabeth Edgewood
4 miles, N
Sun Behavioral Health
6 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Florence
6 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Independence, KY
Blue Grass Airport
64 miles, S
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
68 miles, N
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
84 miles, SW