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Polk County

Population in 2011: 8,615. Population change since 2000: +42.8%
Males: 4,340  (50.4%)
Females: 4,275  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  28.3 years
Oregon median age:  47.4 years

Zip codes: 97351.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $53,555 (it was $36,790 in 2000)
Independence:

$53,555
Oregon:

$48,457
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,435

Independence city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $184,670 (it was $100,900 in 2000)
Independence:

$184,670
Oregon:

$257,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $173,604; Detached houses: $202,155; Townhouses or other attached units: $174,410; In 2-unit structures: $251,925; Mobile homes: $67,168; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $25,193

Median gross rent in 2009: $653.

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  • White alone - 5,104 (59.4%)
  • Hispanic - 3,031 (35.3%)
  • Two or more races - 217 (2.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 95 (1.1%)
  • Asian alone - 94 (1.1%)
  • Black alone - 28 (0.3%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 11 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 10 (0.1%)

Races in Independence detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Independence: 93.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (15.8%), Irish (10.1%), English (8.8%), United States (4.3%), Scottish (4.1%), Norwegian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1874

Elevation: 168 feet

Land area: 2.33 square miles.

Population density: 3691 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Independence:

  • High school or higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Independence city:

  • Never married: 26.2%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

1,018 residents are foreign born (15.8% Latin America).

This city:  16.9%
Oregon:  8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,887 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,285 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Salem, OR (9.6 miles , pop. 136,924).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (46.9 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (787.5 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Monmouth, OR (1.4 miles ), Rickreall, OR (2.4 miles) , Eola, OR (2.6 miles) , Dallas, OR (2.8 miles ), Salem, OR (3.1 miles ), Turner, OR (3.4 miles ), Four Corners, OR (3.5 miles ), Falls City, OR (3.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 81 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1998: 119 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 1999: 37 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 2000: 53 buildings, average cost: $114,100
  • 2001: 39 buildings, average cost: $113,600
  • 2002: 49 buildings, average cost: $161,400
  • 2003: 119 buildings, average cost: $147,900
  • 2004: 115 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2005: 107 buildings, average cost: $177,500
  • 2006: 83 buildings, average cost: $177,500
  • 2007: 41 buildings, average cost: $184,300
  • 2008: 25 buildings, average cost: $184,300
  • 2009: 21 buildings, average cost: $184,300
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $273,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $349,900

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 44.85 N, Longitude: 123.19 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -543 (-9.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 529 (21.1%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 503

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Crime in Independence by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2011
Murders 0000010
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.012.00.0
Rapes 3138334
per 100,000 49.016.143.8113.639.236.046.1
Robberies 1010110
per 100,000 16.30.014.60.013.112.00.0
Assaults 56621121514
per 100,000 81.696.687.5298.2156.9180.1161.3
Burglaries 56293038352535
per 100,000 914.1466.8437.6539.5457.5300.2403.2
Thefts 182245229238197155170
per 100,000 2970.93944.03340.63379.22575.21861.41958.3
Auto thefts 1317151216913
per 100,000 212.2273.7218.8170.4209.2108.1149.8
Arson 1123024
per 100,000 16.316.129.242.60.024.046.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 273.1256.6250.5353.7229.2206.3196.9

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Crime in Independence detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 14 (12 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.38
Oregon average:

1.59

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Independence, Oregon accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.3%
Oregon:

8.6%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +1,560 (+34.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (14%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Work and jobs in Independence: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Earthquake activity:

Independence-area historical earthquake activity is below Oregon state average. It is 17% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1993 at 13:34:35, a magnitude 5.7 (5.5 MB, 5.4 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.7 ML, Depth: 12.8 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 34.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/2004 at 16:45:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MB, 4.1 MS, 4.9 MW, 4.8 MW, Depth: 18.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.5 miles away from Independence center
On 8/19/2004 at 06:06:03, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.5 MS, 4.7 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 17.3 mi) earthquake occurred 56.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/2002 at 14:36:04, a magnitude 4.5 (4.0 MB, 4.5 MD, Depth: 3.9 mi) earthquake occurred 80.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/2003 at 19:26:30, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 10.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 58.4 miles away from Independence center
On 9/24/2007 at 06:20:54, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, 3.6 ML, Depth: 14.6 mi) earthquake occurred 19.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Polk County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Independence:

  • WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; DALLAS, OR)
  • SALEM HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; SALEM, OR)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; CORVALLIS, OR)

Political contributions by individuals in Independence, OR

Airports located in Independence:


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Amtrak stations near Independence:

  • 10 miles: SALEM (500 13TH ST. SE) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: ALBANY (110 SW 10TH AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.open.org/~independ

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Independence:

  • Western Oregon University (about 3 miles; Monmouth, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,490)
  • Willamette University (about 10 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 2,618)
  • Chemeketa Community College (about 14 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 5,853)
  • Linn-Benton Community College (about 19 miles; Albany, OR; FT enrollment: 3,551)
  • Oregon State University (about 21 miles; Corvallis, OR; FT enrollment: 17,858)
  • George Fox University (about 34 miles; Newberg, OR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • Clackamas Community College (about 45 miles; Oregon City, OR; FT enrollment: 3,205)

Public high school in Independence:

Public elementary/middle schools in Independence:

See full list of schools located in Independence, School District: CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13J

Library in Independence:

  • INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $317,400; Location: 175 MONMOUTH ST; 33,662 books; 2,126 audio materials; 4,589 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 27 state licensed databases; 59 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Independence: Independence Sewage Treatment Plant (A), Riverview City Park Boat Ramp (B), V & S Junction (C), Independence Public Works (D), Heritage Museum (E), Polk County Fire District 1 Station 90 (F), Independence City Hall (G), Independence Municipal Courthouse (H), Independence Public Library (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Independence: Saint Patricks Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Interstate Log Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: South Fork Ash Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Independence include: Mountain Fir Park (1), Pfaff Park (2), Henry Hill Park (3), Pioneer Park (4), Riverview City Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 8.07. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.07
U.S.:

11.39

Drinking water stations with addresses in Independence and their reported violations in the past:

INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 7170, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.8%
(8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 15.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.7% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 8.1% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  3.0 people
Oregon:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.7%
Whole state:  63.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.9%
Whole state:  6.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Independence, OR

People in group quarters in Independence:

  • 66 people in nursing homes
  • 20 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 11 people in other group homes

Independence compared to Oregon state average:

Independence, Oregon environmental map by EPA

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  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Independence (2011 data):

  • Sterling Savings Bank: Independence Street at 302 South Main Street, branch established on 1998/06/15. Info updated 2012/03/21: Bank assets: $9,207.8 mil, Deposits: $6,454.1 mil, headquarters in Spokane, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 192 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Independence travel time to work - commute
Independence mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (52%)
  • Utility gas (39%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Polk County Oregon:


2008 Presidential Election results in Polk County Oregon:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Independence (based on Polk County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 22.36%
Here22.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents14.8%14.4%10.8%6.7%4.5%
Congregations9.0%7.5%3.0%4.5%1.5%
NameInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelNorth American Baptist ConferenceConservative Baptist Association of America Charismatic Churches IndependentOther
Adherents4.3%4.2%3.7%3.6%33.2%
Congregations4.5%1.5%7.5%1.5%59.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Polk County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
Polk County:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Polk County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 43
Here:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.5%
Oregon:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Polk County:

31.0%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.3%
State:

14.2%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$18,152$43,5650$0
Other Government Administration 2$10,858$65,1480$0
Police Protection - Officers 13$60,410$55,7630$0
Police - Other 4$8,532$25,5960$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,778$33,3360$0
Sewerage 3$12,386$49,5440$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,989$35,8680$0
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$18,943$56,8290$0
Water Supply 4$17,269$51,8070$0
Local Libraries 6$9,012$18,0240$0
Totals for Government 43$161,329$45,0220$0

Independence government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $589,000 ($68.37)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,015,000 ($117.82)
    All Other: $89,000 ($10.33)
  • Construction - General - Other: $3,615,000 ($419.62)
    Water Utilities: $217,000 ($25.19)
    Sewerage: $117,000 ($13.58)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,210,000 ($140.45)
    Water Utilities: $790,000 ($91.70)
    General - Other: $772,000 ($89.61)
    Sewerage: $505,000 ($58.62)
    Regular Highways: $449,000 ($52.12)
    Libraries: $241,000 ($27.97)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $178,000 ($20.66)
    Central Staff Services: $132,000 ($15.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $114,000 ($13.23)
    Financial Administration: $81,000 ($9.40)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $68,000 ($7.89)
    General Public Buildings: $42,000 ($4.88)
    Housing and Community Development: $19,000 ($2.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $127,000 ($14.74)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($0.81)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $485,000 ($56.30)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $190,000 ($22.05)
    Interest Earnings: $137,000 ($15.90)
    Donations From Private Sources: $127,000 ($14.74)
    Special Assessments: $62,000 ($7.20)
    General Revenue, NEC: $23,000 ($2.67)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,191,000 ($1647.24)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,061,000 ($1283.92)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,615,000 ($419.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $1,703,000 ($197.68)
    Regular Highways: $273,000 ($31.69)
    General - Other: $148,000 ($17.18)
    Parks and Recreation: $68,000 ($7.89)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $15,000 ($1.74)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,363,000 ($390.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,167,000 ($135.46)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $1,500,000 ($174.11)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($4.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $358,000 ($41.56)
    General Local Government Support: $198,000 ($22.98)
    All Other: $149,000 ($17.30)
  • Tax - Property: $1,530,000 ($177.60)
    Other License: $1,366,000 ($158.56)
    Public Utilities Sales: $515,000 ($59.78)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,661,000 ($308.88)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $141,000 ($16.37)

12.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,059 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.13%
Oregon average:

8.89%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($83 average AGI)
Polk County:

0.06%
Oregon average:

0.11%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Marion County, OR  4.60% ($40,023 average AGI)
from Yamhill County, OR  0.62% ($30,958)
from Washington County, OR  0.44% ($48,614)


10.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,770 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.11%
Oregon average:

7.91%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($134 average AGI)
Polk County:

0.04%
Oregon average:

0.06%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Marion County, OR  4.22% ($34,572 average AGI)
to Yamhill County, OR  0.56% ($32,016)
to Washington County, OR  0.40% ($39,244)

Strongest AM radio stations in Independence:

  • KWIP (880 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, OR; Owner: JUPITER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KSLM (1390 AM; 10 kW; SALEM, OR)
  • KOAC (550 AM; 5 kW; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KYKN (1430 AM; 5 kW; KEIZER, OR; Owner: WILLAMETTE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSN (1520 AM; 50 kW; OREGON CITY, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAD (1550 AM; 50 kW; VANCOUVER, WA; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-WASHINGTON, INC)
  • KZTU (660 AM; 10 kW; JUNCTION CITY, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Independence:

  • K231AB (94.1 FM; TURNER, OR; Owner: STATE OF OREGON / STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KHPE (107.9 FM; ALBANY, OR; Owner: INTEGRITY MEDIA, INC.)
  • K264AA (100.7 FM; CORVALLIS, ETC., OR; Owner: THE KBOO FOUNDATION)
  • KLOO-FM (106.3 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRKT-FM (99.9 FM; ALBANY, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K243AL (96.5 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K276BU (103.1 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KLVU (107.1 FM; SWEET HOME, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K228DT (93.5 FM; HAPPY HOLLOW, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KDUK-FM (104.7 FM; FLORENCE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFLY (101.5 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K207BX (89.3 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KXPC-FM (103.7 FM; LEBANON, OR; Owner: PORTLAND BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K203BT (88.5 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K214CI (90.7 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KRSK (105.1 FM; MOLALLA, OR; Owner: ENTERCOM PORTLAND LICENSE, LLC)
  • K273AJ (102.5 FM; ELWOOD, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KSND (95.1 FM; LINCOLN CITY, OR; Owner: RADIO BEAM, LLC)
  • KEHK (102.3 FM; BROWNSVILLE, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K225AI (92.9 FM; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Independence:

  • K67GU (Channel 67; EUREKA, CA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KPXG (Channel 22; SALEM, OR; Owner: PAXSON SALEM LICENSE, INC.)
  • K61CC (Channel 61; SALEM, OR; Owner: NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)
  • K50GG (Channel 50; SALEM, OR; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KOAC-TV (Channel 7; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KWBP (Channel 32; SALEM, OR; Owner: TRIBUNE BROADCAST HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K14GW (Channel 14; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Independence, Oregon:
  • Fatal accident count: 5
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 12
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Oregon average:
  • Fatal accident count: 108
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 158
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 42
  • Fatalities: 115
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 279
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 21

Independence fatal accident list:

Nov 15, 2007 08:10 AM, Sr-51 (Odot 43), 16th St, Lat: 44.851247, Lon: -123.211714, Vehicles: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 24, 1986 11:44 PM, 0043, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 9, 1982 02:28 AM, F, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 6, 1978 07:38 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 81 meters (266ft)
Total costs: $11,640,000
Total average daily traffic: 24,618
Total average daily truck traffic: 888
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 35,271

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Independence)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • School Bus Shops 520 N Polk Rd (Lat: 44.869278 Lon: -123.188722), Call Sign: WXF734
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/24/2004, Expiration Date: 10/25/2014
    Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 515-2544
  • Lat: 44.850944 Lon: -123.186500, Call Sign: WQAC891
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.987 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/06/2004, Expiration Date: 06/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 08/15/2004, Certifier: Austin K Cottan
    Registrant: Taurus Power & Controls Inc, 9999 Sw Avery St, Tualatin, OR 97062, Phone: (503) 692-9004, Fax: (503) 692-9273

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PROSPECT HL, 3 Miles East Of (Lat: 44.854000 Lon: -123.123417), Overall height: 28.7 m, Call Sign: KPC61
    Assigned Frequencies: 6115.70 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/16/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/26/1998
    Registrant: At&t Communications Of The Pacific Northwest Inc, 1200 Peachtree St Ne 15w27, Atlanta, GA 30309

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Independence State Airport (Lat: 44.867889 Lon: -123.197056), Type: Building, Call Sign: KPA4, Licensee ID: L00469360
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/22/2008, Expiration Date: 12/01/2018
    Registrant: State Of Oregon, 3040 25th St Se, Salem, OR 97302-1125, Phone: (503) 378-4880, Fax: (503) 373-1688
  • Fitts Private Landing Area (Lat: 44.800389 Lon: -123.156222), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KRB3, Licensee ID: L00121465
    Assigned Frequencies: 123.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/09/1997, Expiration Date: 04/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2002
    Registrant: Robert D Fitts, 6080 Wigrich Rd, Independence, OR 97351

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Independence)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Independence)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

230 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$234,0501$124,6605$173,798
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$154,940
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$90,4100$03$149,637
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$150,075
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0203.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$104,320
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0203.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2


Most common first names in Independence, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4276.2 years
John3875.6 years
James2772.2 years
Mary2779.2 years
George2677.0 years
Robert2474.9 years
Helen2074.7 years
Charles1980.2 years
Dorothy1876.3 years
Kenneth1770.1 years
Most common last names in Independence, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1674.4 years
Nelson1477.2 years
Miller1169.5 years
Johnson1075.0 years
Jones1078.4 years
Brown1080.0 years
Ward980.3 years
Davis976.8 years
Wilson973.9 years
Taylor870.1 years
Businesses in Independence, OR
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Subway1
Cricket Wireless1True Value1
McDonald's1U-Haul1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Patrick Dale Riedlinger (2)
  • William Jonathan Strauss (1)
  • Steven B. Puntenney (1)
  • Paul Chandler Turner (1)
  • Tito Aguirre (1)
  • Christopher E.p. Schulte (1)
  • Randall L. Stockberger (1)
  • Randall Stockberger (1)
  • Troy A. Hake (1)
  • Tony S. Cruz-Uribe (1)

Total of 12 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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