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Independence, IA
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Population: 6,088
Home Price: $133,300
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Overview
Independence is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 6,088. Independence has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
22.2 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Independence, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Independence
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,899
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$64,397
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Independence
Iowa
United States
Median Age
41.3
42.5
42.3
Gender
Independence
Iowa
United States
Male
48.0%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
52.0%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Independence
Iowa
United States
White
95.1%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Independence
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$133,300
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$565
$525
$801
Family Households
44.4%
44.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.2%
24.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.2%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
31.8%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Independence
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.4%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.4%
35.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.8%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.6%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Independence
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
67.5%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
70.2%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Independence
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
0.0
46.6
38.0
Robbery
32.9
13.1
40.7
Assault
328.6
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Independence
Iowa
United States
Burglary
328.6
311.2
336.1
Theft
870.9
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
115.0
121.6
167.1
Arson
16.4
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Independence, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
recipes
hot dog
craft beer
beer
dairy
hot sauce
hot dogs
bbq
pork
seafood
pie
veggie
breweries
bbq sauce
dining
burger
chickfila
pizza
beef
preworkouts
football
high school football
college football
ncaa football
hs football
husker football
fantasy football
wrestling
basketball
coaches
soccer players
college basketball
baseball
duke basketball
teams
teams #feathersup
softball
video games
soccer
coaching
poster
art institute
library
warhol
murals
painting
nft
logos
creative
paintings
renaissance
canvas
prints
creativity
nfts
photography
nature
spare time
miami dolphins
video games
carmotorcycle
random thoughts
smalltime
books
fishing
fulltime
camping
cigars
merchandise
bikes
toys
outdoors
memes
hunting
photography
sports
award winning
tv
dining
podcasts
hip hop
hollywood
creative
journalism
educational
television
photography
marketing
drama
sports
summer
dining
space
campsclinics
rec
pool
facility
winter
fishing
mountain
facilities
camping
aquarium
patio
indoors
indoor
backyard
hunting
photography
auctions
order online
online store
online orders
gift card
sams club
gift ideas
christmas shopping
auto parts
apparel
shoppers
grocery store
goods
bulk
walmart
menards
ebay
decals
supplies
dicks sporting goods
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