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Independence
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
Independence, Missouri, is a historic city just east of Kansas City, known for its deep connections to President Harry S. Truman and the Santa Fe Trail. With a blend of small-town charm, historic sites, and an emerging arts district, it offers a welcoming experience for visitors looking to explore authentic Midwest culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
9,828
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.09°, -94.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,220
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
44.4°C
Record Low
-23.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1038 mm
Internet Speed
308 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1351.0
Airport
MKC
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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