Independence, KY Area Guide

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Independence Area Facts

  • Independence has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Independence crime rates are 78% lower than the Kentucky average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 11% higher than the Kentucky average
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Independence Kentucky: The Life Of Simollicity!! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Independence Kentucky is great. This is a well structured city that has a lot of the big city needs. If you need more taste of the big city, it sits fifteen minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio. This makes Independence a getaway from the city.

The best areas in Independe ...Read More nce Kentucky are the multiple activities that are available for entertainment. The different family activities make the town a great place to raise a family and spend time with them. There are local museums and even a zoo. There is something for everyone here in Independence. All of this comes without the hustle and bustle of the very large city atmosphere.

Local bars create a unique nightlife in the city and those that live here feel comfortable. I love that there are regulars in some establishments. It is very community oriented. Shopping is comparable to that of any decent sized city. All of the needs can be met in this town, however living in Independence Kentucky makes for a simple life. 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

      Sterling Staggs Park
      Lincoln Ridge Park
      Memorial Park
      Fox Run Park
      Doe Run Lake Park
      Richardson Road Park
      Middleton-Mills Park
      Manor Hill Community Walking and Nature Trails

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      United Dairy Farmers
      The Liquor Box
      Gold Star Chili
      United Dairy Farmers

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% 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 101/100 - which is 11% higher than Kentucky.
      Independence
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Kentucky
      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 399, which are 78% lower than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      399 per 100k people

      83% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 251

      83% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $79,929 which is 78% higher than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $79,92944% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,2635% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Independence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Independence Family Practice

      A+ Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $179,700 - which is 43% higher than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $179,7003% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $949equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      25% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 85% - which is 9% higher than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Independence a good place to live? Independence has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      1 total surveys

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