City profile
Independence, MO
Jackson County · Population 121,740
Independence is a city in Jackson County, MO with about 121,740 residents and a typical home value near $173,000. It is 12 miles from Kansas City, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$172,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,079
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
24 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 40% Republican
Community
Population
121,740
Black population
10.7%
County
Jackson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 121,740 residents
- Typical home value about $173,000
- 12 miles from Kansas City, MO
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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