Independence, Iowa

Population 5,988

Independence is located in Buchanan County, IA. The population is 5,988, making Independence the largest city in Buchanan County.

There are 5 public schools in Independence with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Independence is very low , and there are 14 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Independence is low 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 Sumner Township, Washington Township and Westburg Township.

Independence Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

Crime Rate

32.35% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 115
  • Violent Crimes: 361
  • Robbery: 33
  • Burglary: 329
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 871

Registered Offenders

42.08% Higher than national avg.
  • 14 offenders in Independence
  • 23.38 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

4 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Independence, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Independence's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Independence Christian Academy

St Johns School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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14 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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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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18 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Independence, IA issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 18 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Independence, IA issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $564
  • 1 Bedroom: $606
  • 2 Bedrooms: $798
  • 3 Bedrooms: $987
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,082

Zip Codes

50644

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Environmental Hazards

4 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Independence, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Independence, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Independence, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.05°
  • February 21.8°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 48°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 70.33°
  • July 74.27°
  • August 70.96°
  • September 62.22°
  • October 50.12°
  • November 38.1°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Independence, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Independence, IA: $45,313

Unemployment

Unemployment in Independence is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.78%
White Collar - 46.22%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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