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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 867, which are 50% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      867 per 100k people

      62% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 116

      62% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      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

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