Independence, Oregon

Population 8,535

Independence is located in Polk County, OR. The population is 8,535, making Independence the 3rd largest city in Polk County.

There are 3 public schools in Independence with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Independence is low , and there are 3 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 Monmouth, Rickreall and Eola.

Independence Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%

Crime Rate

36.41% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 77
  • Violent Crimes: 183
  • Robbery: 10
  • Burglary: 135
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

74.04% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Independence
  • 3.51 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

67 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 61

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Oregon unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Independence, OR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Independence's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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3 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Independence, OR

Property Reports view all

158 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Independence, OR issued 158 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 158 permits, 26 were issued for single family homes and 132 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Independence, OR issued 7 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: $877
  • 1 Bedroom: $933
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,167
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,660
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,003

Zip Codes

97306 97351 97361

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Environmental Hazards

67 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Independence, OR has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Independence, OR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Independence, OR is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.77°
  • February 42.97°
  • March 45.55°
  • April 49.38°
  • May 55.92°
  • June 61.56°
  • July 68.42°
  • August 68.56°
  • September 63.88°
  • October 53.48°
  • November 46.1°
  • December 40.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Independence, OR

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Independence, OR: $42,746

Unemployment

Unemployment in Independence is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.71%
White Collar - 52.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Kate Brown
  • Sen. Jeff Merkley
  • Sen. Ron Wyden

City Representatives

  • Kurt Schrader

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Independence, OR

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Independence, OR

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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