Independence, MN
Living in Independence
Bikeability4
Walkability19
Commute44
Public Transit5
Affordability5
Public Safety82
Airports53
Hospitals80
Colleges63
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Schools89
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Residents
3.8kPopulation+350 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate17%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$130kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more34%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$503kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$470 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas24%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Hennepin County53
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Hennepin County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Mar | 32 | 2 | 9 |
Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 33 | 2 | 8 |
Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, MN
Mt Olive Lutheran School
3 miles, NW
St Maximilian Kolbe
4 miles, W
Our Lady of the Lake School
6 miles, SE
Christ Community Lutheran School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, MN
Crown College
9 miles, S
Herzing University-Minneapolis
16 miles, E
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
22 miles, E
Capella University
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, MN
Ridgeview Medical Center
13 miles, S
Buffalo Hospital
14 miles, NW
Maple Grove Hospital
14 miles, NE
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
40 miles, NW
Rochester International Airport
97 miles, SE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
98 miles, N