Independence Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
12,063 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,288 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dunklin County
5
Kennett Urban Area
5
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dunklin County
6
Kennett Urban Area
6
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 0 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 25, MO State House District 150, MO
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Schools

Kennett Middle
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Diagnostic Ctr
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Arkansas Northeastern College
24 miles, S • 1.4 star
Crowley's Ridge College
33 miles, W • 1.4 star
Dyersburg State Community College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Piggott Community Hospital
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
Great River Medical Center
21 miles, S • 2.3 star
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
29 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
73 miles, NE • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
83 miles, S • 2.8 star
Barkley Regional Airport
90 miles, E • 1 star
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