Profile for Independence, Missouri, MO

Once a principal point of departure for travelers on the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 757. The number of murders and homicides was 2. The violent crime rate was 6.7 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· President Harry S. Truman
· Ginger Rogers, actress and dancer

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Gloria Jean's, Panera Bread, Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival Days - Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007

Performing arts: Independence Symphony

Historic sites and museums: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Jail Museum, Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Pioneer Spring Cabin, National Frontier Trails Museum

Colleges and universities: Graceland College, Vatterott College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 66

Listed places near Independence

Archives (2)

Attractions (2)

Cemeteries (30)

Colleges (1)

Communities (7)

Hotels (24)

Libraries (9)

Museums (4)

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• Jackson County data
• Fastest-growing counties in Missouri
• State data - Missouri
• Data by street address
• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Independence demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Jackson County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Kansas City area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 64052 ZIP code.

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• Independence city government
• Jackson County government
• Independence Chamber of Commerce

22% of Independence residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Independence ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Independence
• Cemeteries in Jackson County
• Libraries in or near Independence

Post a query on a message board:

• Jackson County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - MO data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
• Immigration records
• Military records (historic)
• Newspaper articles

Music

• Independence Symphony

• Independence area attractions
• Independence museums
• Independence historic sites
• Independence area parks
• Wineries near Independence

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• Independence area cemeteries
• Cemeteries in Jackson County
• Cemetery record compendium
• Missouri cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near Independence
• Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
• Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
• Communities in Jackson County

• Independence business guide
• Independence Chamber of Commerce
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in Missouri
• Local ordinances in Missouri (Partial selection)

• Crime in Jackson County
• Arrests in Jackson County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in Missouri
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Independence was $19,384, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Jackson County economic census
• Jackson County economic summary
• Jackson County employment growth
• Jackson County unemployment rate
• Missouri economic data

15% of Independence residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Independence
• Colleges in Missouri
• Learning Disabilities Association in Missouri
• Schools in or near Independence
• School districts in or near Independence
• School report cards
• Yearbooks (old) of Missouri high schools

• Movies playing in or near Independence
• Tickets to local concerts, sporting events & theaters
• YouTube videos about Independence

• Air pollution in Jackson County
• Diesel soot in Jackson County
• Land contamination in Jackson County
• Nature Conservancy projects in Missouri
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Recycling info for Jackson County
• Toxic chemical releases in Jackson County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in Missouri

Independence festival dates:

• Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival Days - Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

• ePodunk festival listings
• Missouri county fairs
• Missouri festivals (Missouri tourism department)
• Send us festival info for Independence

• Confluence of latitude & longitude near Independence
• Geocaches in Missouri

• Independence items now on sale

• Independence local government Web site
• Jackson County government
• Missouri state government
• Driver's licenses
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• Social Security
• Veterans affairs
• Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records

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• Sports & rec
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• Independence medical services & health statistics

• Jackson County historical society
• Local historical societies in Missouri
• State historical society

• Historic sites in or near Independence
• Historic sites in Missouri
• Museums in or near Independence
• Museums in Missouri
• Missouri state archives
• National Historic Landmark search
• Search the Library of Congress
• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Jackson County genealogy forum

Median rent in Independence, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $409.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $796.

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• Jobs in the Independence area
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Libraries in Independence include Geneology & Local History Branch, Mid-Continent Consolidated Library District, North Independence Branch, South Independence Branch, Trails West Branch ... View libraries

• Missouri library

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• Census map of Independence area
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• Historic maps of Missouri
• Topographic map of Independence

Newspapers in Independence include Independence Examiner

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• Search historic newspaper articles
• Search recent news archives in Missouri

• Military bases in Missouri
• American Legion post locator
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• Check daily newspapers in or near Independence
• Search obituaries in Missouri
• Recent death notices - selected MO newspapers

• Independence Chamber of Commerce
• Community foundations (by state)
• Foundations (by name)
• Kiwanis clubs in Missouri
• Lions clubs in Missouri
• Nonprofit groups
• Nonprofit guide for Independence
• Rotary club search
• Volunteer opportunities in or near Independence

• Parks near Independence
• National forests in Missouri
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• Aerial photo of Independence
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• Post cards of Missouri communities

Jackson County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Independence political report.

• Missouri Democratic party
• Missouri Republican party
• Jackson County elections board
• Missouri elections board

• ZIP codes (by street address)
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• Churches, other places of worship in or near Independence
• Total membership by faith, in Jackson County

Independence restaurants taking online reservations include Hereford House - Independence ... View restaurants

• Nearby restaurants taking online reservations
• Chowhound message boards for MO

The average commute time for Independence workers is 24 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 28 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Independence between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.5 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

• Independence travel guide
• Airports near Independence
• Amtrak station in Independence
• Hotels near Independence
• Missouri tourism bureau

• Monthly averages & records
• Major storms (searchable by county)
• National weather map

• Audubon centers
• Birding spots in Missouri
• Wildlife refuges in Missouri

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