Livability Score

70
/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 (3) F
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Theatre Arts
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Stadium
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Stadium
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Theatre Arts
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Stadium
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Stadium
Food and Drink (4) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
United Dairy Farmers
Sweets
The Liquor Box
Alcohol
Gold Star Chili
Fast Food
United Dairy Farmers
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Kroger Food & Drug
Grocery Store
Parks (47) A+
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Sterling Staggs Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Lincoln Ridge Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Memorial Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Shops (8) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Carol’s Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
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Convenience Store
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
KY Food Mart
Convenience Store
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
Taqueria & Habarrotes Mis Palmas
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Independence.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations F
Cherokee Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Lakefield Dr & Taylor Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Lakefield Dr
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Rusconi Dr
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Rusconi Dr
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Taylor Mill Rd & Klette Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Klette Rd
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Senour Rd & Taylor Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Senour Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Clubhouse Dr
Bus Stop
Pine Rd & Clubhouse Dr
Bus Stop
Hands Pike & Taylor Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Hands Pike
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Calvary Christian
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Calvary Christian
Bus Stop
Sipple Dr & Taylor Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Wayskin Dr
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Brandtly Ridge
Bus Stop
Brandtly Ridge Dr & Taylor Mill
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Clover Dr
Bus Stop
Clover Dr & Taylor Mill Rd
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Heathermoor Blv
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Heathermoor Blv
Bus Stop
Taylor Mill Rd & Old Taylor Mill
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Independence is 101/100 - which is 11% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Independence crime rates are 431 per 100k, which is 74% lower than Kentucky
Property Crime
363 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
68 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Independence is $79,929 - which is 78% higher than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$79,929 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Independence Family Practice
Doctor
Independence Family Dentistry
Dentist
Independence Fire District Station 1
Fire Station
Independence Fire District Station 1
Ambulance Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Independence Fire District Station II
Fire Station
Independence Fire District Station II
Ambulance Station
Erlanger Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Erlanger Police Department
Police
Covington Engine Company Number 5
Ambulance Station
Covington Engine Company Number 5
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Independence Fire District Station III
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Kenton County Police Department
Police
Edgewood Police Department
Police
Edgewood Fire & EMS
Fire Station
Edgewood Fire & EMS
Ambulance Station
Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Edgewood
Hospital
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Kentucky
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Independence home prices are $179,700 - which is 43% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$179,700 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Independence graduation rate is 85% - which is 9% higher than Kentucky
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Independence At Rainbow
Summit View Academy
St Cecilia Elementary School
Kenton Elementary School
Beechgrove Elementary School
Taylor Mill Elementary School
White'S Tower Elementary School
Twenhofel Middle School
Woodland Middle School
Community Christian Academy
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
St Pius X Elementary School
Northern Ky Tech - Edgewood
Northern Ky Health Technology Center
High Schools (2) F
Simon Kenton High School
Scott High School
Community Christian Academy
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ratings A

Independence has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Independence Area Facts

  • Independence has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Independence crime rates are 74% 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!! 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

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      Sterling Staggs Park
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      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
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      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 431, which are 74% lower than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      431 per 100k people

      81% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 232

      81% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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