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Independence, Kansas

city · Montgomery County

At a glance

8,422
Population
$88,800
Median home value
71% below U.S. median
$789/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$51,069
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
16.9 min
Average commute
89.1%
Homes with broadband
7%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Independence Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college38 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates28.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Montgomery County Action Council
state Kansas Department of Commerce
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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