Independence, Kentucky

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  1. Overview - Life In Independence
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Independence
  3. Crime In Independence
  4. Cost of Living In Independence
  5. Gender In Independence
  6. Household Income For Independence
  7. Education In Independence
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Independence
About Independence, Kentucky
Is Independence, Kentucky a good place to live?
Independence is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 28119 residents.. The poverty rate of Independence is 8.5%, which is 39% lower than national average. The typical household in Independence earns $79929 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 24.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Independence, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Independence remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Independence, only 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Independence is 97, which is 3% lower than national average. Median home value in Independence is $179700 , which is 22% lower than national average. While median income in Independence remained $79929, which is 18% higher than national average.
Population
28119
Unemployment
3.1%
34% NAT AVG.
Poverty
8.5%
39% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$179700
22% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$79929
18% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$949
18% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
97
3% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 12
Unemployed People
1 in 32
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 38
People Earning < $50,000
24.3%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.8
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.4
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing80%

Affordability90%

Safety90%

Amenities85%

Diversity40%

Education80%

Commute60%

Is Independence, Kentucky safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Independence, Kentucky is 78% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Independence is 81% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Independence is 77% lower than national average. You have 1 in 1339 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 216 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
151
Violent : 21
Property : 130
Total Crime
78% NAT. AVG.
74% STATE AVG.
521.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
81% NAT. AVG.
72% STATE AVG.
72.5 (per 100k)
Property Crime
77% NAT. AVG.
75% STATE AVG.
448.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Independence
Violent crime
1 in 1339
Property crime
1 in 216
Robbery
1 in 9373
Burglary
1 in 1480
Assault
1 in 3124
Car Theft
1 in 1654
Independence : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Kentucky 77 76 77 76 71
In USA 2535 2502 2065 2492 1675
Independence : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Kentucky 59 26 63 64 36
In USA 2006 330 1028 1956 1156

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Independence
Kentucky
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 21 72.5 259.09 387.8
Murder 0 0 7.21 6.5
Robbery 3 10.4 52.91 73.9
Assault 9 31.1 168.34 279.7
Rape 9 31 30.62 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Independence
 Kentucky
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 130 448.9 1779.51 1,958.2
Burglary 19 65.6 344.12 314.2
Larceny 94 324.6 1178.6 1,398
Car Theft 17 58.7 256.79 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Independence Kentucky National Avg.
Services 101 103 100
Groceries 94 90 100
Health 101 88 100
Housing 91 70 100
Transportation 105 98 100
Utilities 89 102 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Independence Kentucky Country
Female 50.4% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 49.6% 49.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Independence Kentucky Country
Less than $10,000 2.6% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 5.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 10.4% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 10.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.9% 18% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.7% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.8% 13% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 4.5% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 4.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Independence Kentucky Country
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 8% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 33% 27.0%
Other College 23% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 15% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Independence Kentucky Country
White 94.1% 84.1% 60.1%
African American 2.7% 8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.2% 3.8% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity