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Independence Area Facts

  • Independence has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Independence crime rates are 72% higher than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in Independence is 9% lower than the Louisiana average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Independence? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Independence Historic District

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Donut Tree

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Independence? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Independence.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% 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 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Louisiana.
      Independence
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Independence? Independence crime rates are 5,455, which are 72% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      5,455 per 100k people

      139% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19  

      139% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      245%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Independence? The median income in Independence is $24,361 which is 47% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $24,36156% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,65131% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher 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

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Independence home prices? Independence home prices are $95,500 - which is 36% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $95,50048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71724% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      20% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Independence have good schools? The Independence graduation rate is 65% - which is 18% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

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