Information on Independence, Jackson County
The City of Independence is located in the state of Missouri, in Jackson County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Independence City HALL, Jackson County
| Independence City Hall's address | Independence Independence Municipal Building P.O. BOX 1019 INDEPENDENCE MO 64050 United States | |
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| Phone number of Independence City Hall | +1 816-325-7027 | |
| Independence, MO email | Loading... | |
| Independence official website | ci.independence.mo.us | |
| Mayor of Independence | Don Reimal | |
| Jackson County, Missouri: Vital Records | Independence vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Missouri birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Independence
What county is Independence MO in?Independence, MO is located in Jackson County |
Where is Independence, Missouri ?Independence is located in Jackson County, in the western part of Missouri, United States. It lies near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Positioned just east of Kansas City, Independence serves as a key suburb of this major urban center. |
Independence administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson - other counties in Missouri |
Demography of Independence
| Name of Independence inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 113 288 inhabitants | 4 / 212 | ||
| Population density in Independence | 1 447,2 pop/sq mi (558,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Independence, MO
Where to apply for a passport in Independence, MO? There are 1 passport offices in Independence, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY- TRAILS WEST BRANCH | 11401 E 23RD ST | 8167013483 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Independence
There are 24 bank branches in Independence.
Bank of America, National Association is the most popular bank in Independence with 3 branch offices, followed by Commerce Bank with 3 branch offices and then UMB Bank, National Association with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Independence:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Bank of America, National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Commerce Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| UMB Bank, National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hawthorn Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Arvest Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BMO Harris Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| North American Savings Bank, F.S.B. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| NBH Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BankLiberty | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the West | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Federal Bank of Kansas City | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Central Bank of the Midwest | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Independence administrative numbers
| Independence City code | 2935000 |
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| Independence City postcode | 64050 |
Toponymy and translation of Independence
| Arabic: إنديبندنس | Bulgarian: Индипендънс | Persian: ایندیپندنس |
| Japanese: インディペンデンス | Kazakh: Индэпенденс | Korean: 인디펜던스 |
| Russian: Индепенденс | Chinese: 独立城 |
Transportation modes in Independence
| Airport | Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport 13.2 miles 20.1 miles Kansas City International Airport 24.3 miles |
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Independence territory
| Independence area | 78,28 sq mi (202,75 km²) |
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| Independence altitude | 843 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 39.0848 Longitude: -94.3522 Latitude: 39° 5' 5'' North Longitude: 94° 21' 8'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Independence | |
 Higashimurayama |
| Namesake of Independence |
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| Natural parks | Independence isn't part of a natural park |
What is Independence close to?
| Nearby cities include: Sugar Creek, Lake Tapawingo, River Bend and Blue Springs | ||
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| Sugar Creek | Sugar Creek | Buckner |
| Sugar Creek |  | Lake Tapawingo |
| Raytown | Lake Tapawingo | Lake Tapawingo |
| Sugar Creek 4.8 miles | Lake Tapawingo 4.9 miles | River Bend 6.7 miles |
| Blue Springs 6.8 miles | Birmingham 7.8 miles | Raytown 8.7 miles |
| Buckner 9 miles | Randolph 9 miles | Grain Valley 9.1 miles |
| Unity Village 9.5 miles | Sibley 10.3 miles | Claycomo 10.4 miles |
| Glenaire 10.7 miles | Missouri City 11 miles | Kansas City 11 miles |
| Liberty 11.3 miles | Avondale 11.4 miles | Pleasant Valley 11.5 miles |
| Lee's Summit 11.6 miles | North Kansas City 11.9 miles | Levasy 12.5 miles |
Distance between Independence and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1378 miles | Houston : 646 miles | Philadelphia : 1025 miles |
| Phoenix : 1057 miles | San Antonio : 707 miles | San Diego : 1343 miles |
| Dallas : 456 miles | San Jose : 1493 miles | Jacksonville : 940 miles |
| Indianapolis : 441 miles closest | San Francisco : 1551 miles | Austin : 637 miles |
| Columbus : 609 miles | Fort Worth : 467 miles | Charlotte : 791 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Independence, MO
Elementary schools in Independence
Blackburn Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 420
Blue Hills Elementary
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 387
Bryant Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 236
Buckner Elementary
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 356
Cler-Mont Elementary
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 375
Early Childhood Center
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Elm Grove Elementary
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 360
Fairmount Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 380
Glendale Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 492
Hanthorn Early Education
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 248
Indian Trails Elementary
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 412
John W. Luff Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 396
Korte Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 598
Little Blue Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 287
Mill Creek Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 280
Ott Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 481
Procter Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 225
Randall Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 278
Santa Fe Trail Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 430
Spring Branch Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 261
Sunshine Center
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 202
Sycamore Hills Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 528
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 469
Three Trails Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 450
William Southern Elementary
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 525
William Yates Elementary
District of Blue Springs R-IVLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 386
Middle schools in Independence
Bingham Middle
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 818
Bridger Middle
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 6
Students : 785
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 852
Fire Prairie Middle
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 763
Osage Trail Middle
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 765
Pioneer Ridge Middle
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 774
High schools in Independence
Car. Technical Center At Ft. Osage
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Fort Osage High
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1410
Independence Academy
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Truman High
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1652
Van Horn High
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 990
William Chrisman High
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1471
Alternative schools in Independence
Day Treatment
District of Independence 30Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
District of Fort Osage R-ILowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Private schools in Independence
Center Place Restoration School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 153
Family Christian Academy
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 12Students : 46
Messiah Lutheran School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 123
Nativity Of Mary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 218
Nova Center
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12Students : 39
Shelterwood School
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12Students : 54
The Schoolhouse, Inc.
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6Students : 16
Leisure and activities in Independence surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| The Kansas City Zoo to Kansas City 11 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Drumm Farm Golf Club | Stone Canyon Golf Club to Blue Springs 2.9 miles |
| WinterStone Golf Course | Crackerneck Golf Course |
| Rockwood Golf Club | Royal Meadows Golf Course to Kansas City 6.5 miles |
| Valley Hills Golf Club to Grain Valley 8.1 miles | Teetering Rocks Executive Links to Kansas City 9.5 miles |
| Unity Village Country Club to Kansas City 9.7 miles | Swope Memorial Golf Course to Kansas City 10.8 miles |