Livability Score

63
/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 (0) F
Food and Drink (1) F
Donut Tree
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Independence Historic District
Park
Shops (1) F
Special Occasions By Ora Florist And Boutique
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Independence.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Independence is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime B-

Independence crime rates are 1,579 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Louisiana
Property Crime
1,285 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
294 crimes per 100k B-
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employment F

The median income in Independence is $24,361 - which is 47% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$24,361 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Independence Police Department - Chief
Police
Independence Police Department
Police
Independence Fire Department
Fire Station
Independence Fire Department Independence Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Independence Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B-

Independence home prices are $95,500 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$95,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools D

The Independence graduation rate is 65% - which is 18% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (3) B-
Mater Dolorosa School
Independence Magnet
Independence Leadership Academy
High Schools (1) F
Independence High Magnet
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  • Independence has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Independence crime rates are 53% lower than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 9% lower than the Louisiana average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Independence Historic District

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Donut Tree

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% 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 9% lower than Louisiana.
      Independence
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 1,579, which are 53% lower than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      1,579 per 100k people

      32% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 64

      32% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -65%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $24,361 which is 47% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $24,36156% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,65131% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher 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

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $95,500 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $95,50048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71724% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 65% - which is 18% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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