Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Riverwalk Parks Community Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Starlight Cinema
Cinema
Heatland Acres Exhibition Center
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
3rd Ward Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
5th Ward Park
Park
Veteran's Park
Park
Brimmer Park
Park
Teachers Park
Park
Riverwalk Park
Park
Bathing Beach Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
4th Ward Park
Park
Lion's Club Park
Park
Independence Skate Park
Park
Wapsipinicon River Access County Park
Park
Shops (3) F
True Value
Home Improvement
Eschen’s Clothing
Clothing
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Independence.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Independence is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A

Independence crime rates are 1,283 per 100k, which is 21% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
1,139 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
144 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Independence is $58,631 - which is 7% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$58,631 D+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Independence Fire Department
Fire Station
Independence Fire Department
Fire Station
Independence Police Department
Police
Independence Mental Health Institute
Hospital
Ryan Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medical Associates
Doctor
Buchanan County Health Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Independence home prices are $129,900 - which is 2% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$129,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A-

The Independence graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (5) B-
East Elementary School
West Elementary School
Independence Christian Academy
St Johns School
High Schools (2) F
Independence Junior Senior High School
Independence Christian Academy
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Independence? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      3rd Ward Park
      Orchard Park
      5th Ward Park
      Veteran's Park
      Brimmer Park
      Teachers Park
      Riverwalk Park
      Bathing Beach Park

      Entertainment

      Riverwalk Parks Community Bandshell
      Starlight Cinema
      Heatland Acres Exhibition Center

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Burger King
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Independence? The cost of living in Independence is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      Independence
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 1,283, which are 21% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,283 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $58,631 which is 7% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $58,6316% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,3392% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Independence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Buchanan County Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Ryan Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $129,900 - which is 2% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $129,90030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74422% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      44% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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