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MO area data

Independence, MO

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Independence.

Population: 124,335 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Independence, MO is $213,062 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,779 after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,357/month. 52 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,062

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$213,062
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.9%
10-year appreciation
+139.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$213,218
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$232,779
Median list price
$233,507
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
469
For-sale inventory
419
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
326
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
182

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,357/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,257/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,366/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
52
Elementary schools
29
Middle schools
8
High schools
8
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
INDEPENDENCE 30, BLUE SPRINGS R-IV, FORT OSAGE R-I
Schools include
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM., BRYANT ELEM., MILL CREEK ELEM., OTT ELEM., WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
367
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Conservation Chemical Co. (1.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.4°F
Average high
67.1°F
Average low
49.9°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
12.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
293

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-42,557
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
70,718
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,487

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
Liberty Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
32
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM OLATHE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-815 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
52.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,953
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
317,866
Average weekly wage
$1,438
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,036

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

IndependenceState medianUS median
Typical home value$213,062$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$232,779$249,900$325,000
Median days on market17 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,357/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,953$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Independence, MO?
$213,062.
What is the median sale price in Independence, MO?
$232,779.
How long do homes take to sell in Independence, MO?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Independence, MO?
Typical rent: $1,357/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Independence, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Independence, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 367 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Independence, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Independence, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Independence, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Conservation Chemical Co., 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Independence, MO?
52 schools (29 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Independence, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Independence, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Independence, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Independence

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