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Independence, KY
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Population: 28,256
Home Price: $190,200
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Overview
Independence is a small city in the state of Kentucky with a population of 28,256. Independence has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
27.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Independence, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,952
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$82,846
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
34.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Male
50.9%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
49.1%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Independence
Kentucky
United States
White
93.3%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.7%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.3%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$190,200
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$851
$610
$801
Family Households
57.8%
57.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
16.9%
16.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
79.3%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
20.7%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Independence
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.1%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.8%
26.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.0%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
24.2%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
58.8%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.5%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Murder
0.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
17.5
20.7
38.0
Robbery
10.5
23.6
40.7
Assault
17.5
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Independence
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
70.1
259.3
336.1
Theft
315.3
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
52.6
141.2
167.1
Arson
7.0
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Independence, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
craft beer
chili
skyline chili
scratch kitchen
food truck
hot sauce
asado
pizzas
cheese
pizza
fermented
ambiance
sauerkraut
ice cream
cooking
tasty
kosher
pork
taco bell
football
sports teams
basketball
college football
baseball
college basketball
soccer
country music
video games
teams
college hoops
volleyball
wrestling
district poy
softball
golf
player development
college bball
disc golf
nfl
inspired by nature
nature
mixed media
arti
nft
comics
arts culture
craft
creative
printmaker
comic
painting
mandala
creative writing
pastels
library
photography
fashion
filmmaking
designs
spare time
video games
single dad
disc golf
hunting
collector
card collector
books
comics
rothbardian
ride bicycles
hobbyist
ham radio operator abws
fulltime
road trips
starwars
outdoors
photography
theme parks
toys
sports
tv
technology science
booking agent
corporate events
video production
comedy
mlb nfl
arts culture
pop culture
booking
creative
hollywood
corporate
producer
arts
photography
fashion
programming
filmmaking
sports
nature
space
hunting
pool
summer
winter
swimming
ride bicycles
rec
beach
aquatics
arts
bonfires
photography
mountain
indoor
beaches
aviation
cabin
vinyl plank
cabinets
food truck
drive thru
kroger
box stores
gift card
ebay
warehouse
redbubble
mercari
household items
resell
pickup
pharmacy
starbucks
designs
aldi
toys
seller ebay
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