Livability Score

68
/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 (1) F
Ane Mae's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Independence Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Stoney B's Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Riverside Park Shelter House
Park
Independence Dog Park
Park
Riverside Park and Zoo
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Robert Augustus Wesley Memorial Park
Park
South 10th Street Park
Park
Elk City State Park
Park
Elk City State Park South Public Use Area
Park
Shops (3) F
Tropical Tan
Beauty
Woods Lumber
Home Improvement
Singleton Community Clothes Closet
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Independence.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Independence is 78/100 - which is 12% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Independence crime rates are 3,761 per 100k, which is 56% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
3,202 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
559 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D-

The median income in Independence is $38,963 - which is 27% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$38,963
F
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
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 Police Department
Police
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Jail
Police
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Police
Montgomery County Rural Fire District Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

Independence home prices are $72,800 - which is 46% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$72,800
F
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D+

The Independence graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Kansas
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Independence Sr High
Independence Middle
Eisenhower Elem
Zion Lutheran School
St Andrew Catholic School
Jefferson School
Independence Bible School
High Schools (2) F
Independence Sr High
Independence Bible School
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ratings A+

Independence has an overall rating of 90% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Independence Area Facts

  • Independence has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Independence crime rates are 56% higher than the Kansas average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 12% lower than the Kansas average
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Best Small Town ever 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 22, 2021) What a great community to live in! People are very kind and friendly. Quality of life and available amenities are better than in most smaller communities. Housing is plentiful and very affordable. Our schools have been remodeled and have very good technology. Citizens are safe ...Read More anytime day or night-regardless of their age. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Riverside Park Shelter House
      Independence Dog Park
      Riverside Park and Zoo
      Riverside Park
      Robert Augustus Wesley Memorial Park
      South 10th Street Park
      Elk City State Park
      Elk City State Park South Public Use Area

      Entertainment

      Independence Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Sonic
      Arby's
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Braum's
      Stoney B's Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to 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

      Pharmacies

      Doctors