Independence, MO
Living in Independence
Bikeability6
Walkability10
Commute59
Public Transit7
Affordability85
Public Safety25
Airports57
Hospitals62
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
117kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$645Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
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 Independence
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, MO
The Schoolhouse, Inc
3 miles, SW
Messiah Lutheran School
3 miles, W
Center Place Restoration School
4 miles, W
Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, MO
William Jewell College
12 miles, N
City Vision University
12 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
12 miles, SW
Rockhurst University
12 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, MO
Centerpoint Medical Center
3 miles, S
St Marys Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
8 miles, S
Saint Luke's East Hospital
10 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Independence, MO
Kansas City International Airport
24 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
116 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
124 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
134 miles, S