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Living in Independence

In Independence (Missouri), the median gross salary is €3,148 a month (2024).

Independence's population was 121,740 in July 2026. Median household income was US$60,339 a year in July 2026. There were 2,819 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 60.9% and the vacancy rate was 8.21%.

Last checked 2026-09-1937 sources

Population121,675people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,148EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records
Median rent974.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.63%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,095offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 158% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.7µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Independence?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,109 per month, while the median home value was US$172,900 in July 2026. 53.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Independence recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€799
Utilities, 85 m² flat€218
Internet, 60 Mbps€61
Mobile plan, 10 GB€55

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.76 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333)37Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly799.3 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333)37Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB55.29 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333)37Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home217.7 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333)37Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,109/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent53.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,655 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,060 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent974.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes3,606 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Independence a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 34–52%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–58%
Student45%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–54%
Family40%strong on family, weak on cost · range 32–48%
Retirement40%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–50%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 6,968 of 121,675 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Independence is 5.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income60,339 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet8.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,148 EUR/month31 Dec 2024ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records3Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,755 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov25Official
Unemployment rate5.63 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Independence?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Independence median gross pay: €3,148 (ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records, 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,100of €2,493 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,493
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,060
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€218 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333) · 2026-07-31− €218
Internet€61 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333) · 2026-07-31− €61
Mobile plan€55 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333) · 2026-07-31− €55
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,100
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Independence Salary needed to live in Independence

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Independence. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Independence. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools84 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents21.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio78 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents2,819 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,371 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
GP practices104 count13 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202619Official
Hospitals4 count30 Sept 2026CMS Hospital General Information9Official
Pharmacies21 count13 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202619Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents218.6 per 100,00013 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202619Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Independence when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesIndependence highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Independence highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Independence4,095
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Burglaries per 100,000 residents422.4 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024US-FBI-CDE-MO0480600-202423Official
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,095 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents588.7 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024US-FBI-CDE-MO0480600-202424Official
Recorded violent crimes670 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.95 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportMKC3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Independence. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Independence.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Independence is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202436Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.11 · Feb 6.11 · Mar 12.5 · Apr 18.11 · May 23.28 · Jun 28.28 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 30 · Sep 25.78 · Oct 19.17 · Nov 11.67 · Dec 5.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00234154 (INDEPENDENCE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.11 · Feb -4.94 · Mar 0.333 · Apr 5.89 · May 12.06 · Jun 17.5 · Jul 19.89 · Aug 18.72 · Sep 13.89 · Oct 7.28 · Nov 0.833 · Dec -4.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00234154 (INDEPENDENCE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2 · Feb 0.611 · Mar 6.39 · Apr 12 · May 17.67 · Jun 22.89 · Jul 25.22 · Aug 24.33 · Sep 19.83 · Oct 13.22 · Nov 6.28 · Dec 0.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 38.61 · Feb 49.02 · Mar 69.85 · Apr 109.5 · May 156.2 · Jun 140.2 · Jul 118.9 · Aug 120.1 · Sep 109.7 · Oct 92.71 · Nov 60.45 · Dec 48.77 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00238524 (UNITY VILLAGE)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading60.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.52 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation817.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.78 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Olathe ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.72 %31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records1Official
Foreign residents6,968 people31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records1Official
Transit service area population116,830 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density602.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population121,675 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics121,329 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value172,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes60.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate62.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad5.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage72.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance12.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available91.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022237,228 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202216 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over55,971 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home12.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans85.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Independence

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Olathe as an Independence alternative in the same region

41 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,137 Olathe vs 4,095 Independence−72%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,404 Olathe vs €3,148 Independence+40%
  • Unemployment: 2.7% Olathe vs 5.6% Independence−53%
  • Foreign residents: 11.2% Olathe vs 5.7% Independence+95%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Olathe vs 16.0 km Independence−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Olathe vs 6.7 µg/m³ Independence+14%
  • Residents: 150,025 Olathe vs 121,675 Independence+23%

Cambridge as an Independence alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1991 km, better on 7 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 29.7% Cambridge vs 5.7% Independence+418%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,720 Cambridge vs €3,148 Independence+50%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Cambridge vs 5.6% Independence−40%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,923 Cambridge vs €3,755 Independence+31%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,081 Cambridge vs 4,095 Independence−25%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Cambridge vs 16.0 km Independence−56%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €161 Cambridge vs €218 Independence−26%

Vilnius as an Independence alternative in another country

Better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Vilnius vs 16.0 km Independence−63%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,929 (2025) Vilnius vs 4,095 (2024) Independenceno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 8.0% (2024) Vilnius vs 5.7% (2020) Independenceno percentage
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €199 Vilnius vs €218 Independence−9%

Cities near Independence

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Kansas City Commuting Zone · 15.4 km away
Salary
3,516 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Kansas City Commuting Zone · 22.7 km away
Salary
2,917 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
Lee's Summit 19.2 km away
Salary
4,404 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

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Is Independence part of Kansas City?

Independence is in the published commuting zone of Kansas City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Kansas City city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source21

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Independence?

The median gross salary is 3,755 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Independence?

The unemployment rate is 5.63 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Independence?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.7 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Independence?

Police recorded 4,095 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Independence?

The published population is 121,675 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Independence?

6,968 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records.

Is Independence a good place to live?

Independence may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Independence part of Kansas City?

Independence is in the published commuting zone of Kansas City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Independence?

Kansas City, Kansas City, Raytown, North Kansas City, Blue Springs are near Independence. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  27. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Independence (Wayback Machine capture 20260510045333) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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