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Independence, Missouri

city · Jackson County (primary) , Clay County

At a glance

121,740
Population
$172,900
Median home value
43% below U.S. median
$1,109/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$60,339
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
5.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
National American University-Independence 4-year
Independence College of Cosmetology Certificates
Graceland University - Independence Non-degree
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.5%
College graduates21.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Independence Council for Eco Dev
county Clay County Economic Development Council
county Jackson Co. Economic Development
state Ameren Economic Development Services
state Boonslick Regional Planning Comm
state Lake West Chamber of Commerce
state Lake of the Ozarks Reg Eco Dev Council
state Meramec Regional Planning Comm
state Missouri Dept. of Economic Development
state Missouri Economic Development Council
state Missouri Partnership
state St Charles Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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