Independence, IA

Independence, Iowa

Independence, Iowa, in Buchanan county, is 23 miles E of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 181 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 6,014.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 57% of adults are married.

Independence benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $45,951.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Independence ($550). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Independence Housing

About 73% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Independence, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Independence are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Independence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Independence, IA

Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Independence Almanac

Independence Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Independence Public Libraries

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Independence Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Independence residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Independence, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Independence Hospitals

BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1600 FIRST ST E
(319) 334-6071
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Independence

Independence High Schools (2004)

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
500 5TH AVE SE
319-334-7405
Serves 549 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

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