Independence, KY

Independence, Kentucky

Introduction to Independence, Kentucky

Independence, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is 15 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Independence has a population of 14,982.

Independence History

Independence was incorporated in 1842. It was named Independence for celebrating the separation of Kenton County from Campbell County. The city grew considerably after annexing large plats of land in the neighboring areas from 1960 to 1984.

Independence and nearby Attractions

• Behringer - Crawford Museum
• Vent Haven Museum
• Devou Park
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• William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Things To Do In Independence

Residents of Independence love to visit the Devou Park, Mills Road Park, and Pioneer Park. Vent Haven Museum and Behringer - Crawford Museum are also worth visiting. Tourists also flock to the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, for its historical significance. One can be at the Kenton County Fair, which is hosted by the city every year in July.

Independence Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport is a short distance away.

Independence Higher Education

Higher education institutes that can be attended by the city's residents include the Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Independence, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 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 High Schools (2004)

SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL
11132 MADISON PK
859-363-4100
Serves 1,333 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Independence Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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