Information on Independence, Buchanan County
The City of Independence is located in the state of Iowa, in Buchanan County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Independence City HALL, Buchanan County
| Independence City Hall's address | Independence Independence Municipal Building 331 1st Street E Independence IA 50644 United States | |
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| Phone number of Independence City Hall | +1 319-334-2780 | |
| Independence, IA email | Not available | |
| Independence official website | independenceia.com | |
| Mayor of Independence | Carl Scharff | |
| Buchanan County, Iowa: Vital Records | Independence vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Iowa birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Independence
What county is Independence IA in?Independence, IA is located in Buchanan County |
Where is Independence, Iowa ?Independence is located in Buchanan County, in the northeastern part of Iowa, USA. It lies near the Wapsipinicon River, approximately 30 miles east of Waterloo and 100 miles northeast of Des Moines. The city is part of the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor, offering a rural setting with proximity to urban amenities. |
Independence administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan - other counties in Iowa |
Demography of Independence
| Name of Independence inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 6 014 inhabitants | 59 / 4 034 | ||
| Population density in Independence | 1 022,7 pop/sq mi (394,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Independence, IA
Where to apply for a passport in Independence, IA? There are 1 passport offices in Independence, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| BUCHANAN COUNTY AUDITOR | 210 5TH AVENUE NE | 3193344109 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Independence
There are 6 bank branches in Independence.
BankIowa of Cedar Rapids is the most popular bank in Independence with 3 branch offices, followed by Northeast Security Bank with 1 branch offices and then WCF Financial Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Independence:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| BankIowa of Cedar Rapids | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Northeast Security Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| WCF Financial Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Farmers State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Independence administrative numbers
| Independence City code | 1938100 |
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| Independence City postcode | 50644 |
Information on Independence, Buchanan County
| Cities twinned with Independence | Currently, the town Independence isn’t twinned |
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| Namesake of Independence |
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| Natural parks | Independence isn't part of a natural park |
Toponymy and translation of Independence
| Persian: ایندپندنس | Japanese: インディペンデンス | Kazakh: Индэпенденс |
| Korean: 인데펜던스 | Russian: Индепенденс | Serbian: Индепенденс |
| Chinese: 独立村 |
Transportation modes in Independence
| Airport | 2.4 miles 15.5 miles 18.1 miles |
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Independence territory
| Independence area | 5,88 sq mi (15,23 km²) |
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| Independence altitude | 906 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.4629 Longitude: -91.9015 Latitude: 42° 27' 46'' North Longitude: 91° 54' 5'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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What is Independence close to?
| Nearby cities include: Rowley, Winthrop, Jesup and Quasqueton | ||
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| Jesup | Winthrop | Winthrop |
| Jesup |  | Rowley |
| Brandon | Rowley | Rowley |
| Rowley 7.2 miles | Winthrop 8.4 miles | Jesup 8.4 miles |
| Quasqueton 8.8 miles | Hazleton 10.8 miles | Brandon 11.5 miles |
| Stanley 13.2 miles | Walker 13.6 miles | Aurora 14 miles |
| Fairbank 14.3 miles | Oelwein 14.4 miles | Dunkerton 15.3 miles |
| Masonville 15.9 miles | Urbana 16.2 miles | Gilbertville 16.3 miles |
| Lamont 16.3 miles | Raymond 16.8 miles | Mount Auburn 17.3 miles |
| Elk Run Heights 17.8 miles | La Porte City 18 miles | Evansdale 18.8 miles |
Distance between Independence and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1546 miles | Houston : 899 miles | Philadelphia : 887 miles |
| Phoenix : 1256 miles | San Antonio : 972 miles | San Diego : 1527 miles |
| Dallas : 720 miles | San Jose : 1619 miles | Jacksonville : 1013 miles |
| Indianapolis : 353 miles closest | San Francisco : 1670 miles | Austin : 901 miles |
| Columbus : 494 miles | Fort Worth : 733 miles | Charlotte : 779 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Independence, IA
Elementary schools in Independence
Early Childhood Center
District of Independence Community School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 38
East Elementary School
District of Independence Community School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 2
Students : 292
Perry #1 Elementary School
District of Jesup Community School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 38
West Elementary School
District of Independence Community School DistrictLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 404
High schools in Independence
Independence Junior Senior High School
District of Independence Community School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 679
Private schools in Independence
Independence Christian Academy
Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 11Students : 10
St Johns School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 190
Leisure and activities in Independence surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Three Elms Golf Course | Wapsipinicon Golf Club |
| Jesup Golf & Country Club to Jesup 9.2 miles | Buffalo Creek Golf Club to Winthrop 9.4 miles |
| Hickory Grove Golf Club to Oelwein 12.5 miles | Edgewater Golf Course to Oelwein 12.9 miles |
| La Porte City Golf Course to La Porte City 16.5 miles | Wapsie Ridge Golf Course to Fairbank 18 miles |
Other information on the City of Independence
| Nuclear power plant | Duane Arnold Energy Center 42 mile |
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