Independence, OR
Living in Independence
Bikeability18
Walkability47
Commute52
Public Transit16
Affordability66
Public Safety63
Airports44
Hospitals84
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate24%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked4%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$205kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$892Median Monthly Rent+$217 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Polk County34
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Polk County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 11 | 5 |
| Feb | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 8 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 6 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 11 | 3 |
| Dec | 38 | 13 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, OR
Mid-Valley Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Monmouth Montessori School Llc
1 miles, SW
Faith Christian School
6 miles, NW
Queen of Peace School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, OR
Western Oregon University
2 miles, W
Willamette University
10 miles, NE
Corban University
12 miles, E
Oregon State University
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, OR
West Valley Hospital
7 miles, NW
Salem Hospital
10 miles, NE
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
11 miles, NE
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Independence, OR
Mahlon Sweet Field
51 miles, S
Portland International Airport
58 miles, NE
Roberts Field
109 miles, E
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
112 miles, SW