Independence, Missouri

Population 117,264

Independence is located in Jackson County, MO. The population is 117,264, making Independence the 2nd largest city in Jackson County and the 5th largest city in the state of Missouri.

There are 40 public schools in Independence with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Independence is high , and there are 447 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Independence is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Independence property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Independence include Blue Township, Lake Tapawingo and Sugar Creek.

Independence Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.6%

Crime Rate

52.44% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 861
  • Violent Crimes: 589
  • Robbery: 91
  • Burglary: 478
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

64.47% Higher than national avg.
  • 447 offenders in Independence
  • 38.12 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

281 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 24
  • Tanks & Spills: 245

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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40 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 40 K-12 public schools in Independence, MO and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Independence's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
6 Private Schools

Center Place Restoration School

Messiah Lutheran School

Nativity Of Mary School

Nova Center

Shelterwood Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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447 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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23 Former Drug Labs view all

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64 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Independence, MO issued 64 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 64 permits, 60 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Independence, MO issued 175 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 175 permits, 65 were issued for single family homes and 110 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $717
  • 1 Bedroom: $831
  • 2 Bedrooms: $979
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,302
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,490

Zip Codes

64015 64016 64050 64051 64052 64053 64054 64055 64056 64057 64058 64064 64120 64125 64126
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Environmental Hazards

281 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Independence, MO has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Independence, MO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Independence, MO is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.77°
  • February 33.27°
  • March 45.87°
  • April 55.6°
  • May 66.38°
  • June 75.4°
  • July 80.12°
  • August 77.34°
  • September 67.25°
  • October 55.75°
  • November 46.52°
  • December 33.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Independence, MO

Earthquakes
Independence, MO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Independence, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Independence, MO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Independence, MO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Independence, MO: $45,970

Unemployment

Unemployment in Independence is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.17%
White Collar - 55.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Emanuel Cleaver
  • Sam Graves

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

21 Cemeteries view all

19 FCC Towers view all

11 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

5 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

8 Retirement Homes view all

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