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Population in July 2008: 9,375. Population change since 2000: +55.3%
Males: 4,609  (49.2%)
Females: 4,766  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  28.9 years
Oregon median age:  36.3 years

Zip codes: 97351.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,945 (it was $36,790 in 2000)
Independence:  $39,945
Oregon:  $48,730

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,070
Independence:  $16,070
Oregon:  $25,501

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $159,876 (it was $100,900 in 2000)
Independence:  $159,876
Oregon:  $257,300
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Races in Independence:

  • White Non-Hispanic (65.1%)
  • Hispanic (30.1%)
  • Other race (19.6%)
  • Two or more races (3.8%)
  • American Indian (3.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Independence: 94.0 (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: 4017 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: 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%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Independence:  1.4% ($1,421)
Oregon:  1.2% ($1,687)
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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:
  • 1996: 69 buildings, average cost: $98,500
  • 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

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

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • 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%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • 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%)



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Crime in Independence by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.012.0
Rapes 313833
    per 100,000 49.016.143.8113.639.236.0
Robberies 101011
    per 100,000 16.30.014.60.013.112.0
Assaults 566211215
    per 100,000 81.696.687.5298.2156.9180.1
Burglaries 562930383525
    per 100,000 914.1466.8437.6539.5457.5300.2
Thefts 182245229238197155
    per 100,000 2970.93944.03340.63379.22575.21861.4
Auto thefts 13171512169
    per 100,000 212.2273.7218.8170.4209.2108.1
Arson 112302
    per 100,000 16.316.129.242.60.024.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 260.2244.5238.7337.1218.4196.6

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 15 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.39
US city average:  3.00

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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 Independence 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 the city 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 Independence 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 the city 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 Independence center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Independence:
  • VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; DALLAS, OR)
  • OREGON STATE HOSPITAL DISTINCT PART (about 12 miles; SALEM, OR)
  • SALEM HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; SALEM, OR)

Political contributions by individuals in Independence, OR

Airports located in Independence: See detailed data for Airports located in Independence, OR

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 8 miles; MONMOUTH, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,209)
  • WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; SALEM, OR; FT enrollment: 2,325)
  • CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; SALEM, OR; FT enrollment: 5,253)
  • OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; CORVALLIS, OR; FT enrollment: 15,404)
  • GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; NEWBERG, OR; FT enrollment: 2,032)
  • LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; ALBANY, OR; FT enrollment: 3,057)
  • CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; OREGON CITY, OR; FT enrollment: 3,446)
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: $142,036; Location: 311 S. MONMOUTH ST.; 25,118 books; 927 audio materials; 1,031 video materials; 45 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: V & S Junction (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: Riverview City Park (1), Henry Hill Park (2), Pioneer Park (3), Mountain Fir Park (4), Pfaff Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Independence Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Heritage Museum (112 South 3rd Street).

 

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

Average household size:
This city:  3.0 people
Oregon:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.5%
Whole state:  65.8%

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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.9%
Whole state:  11.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.4%
Whole state:  5.0%

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:

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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 (2009 data):
  • Sterling Savings Bank: Independence Street at 302 South Main Street, branch established on 1998-06-15. Info updated 2008-12-29: Bank assets: $12,264.4 mil, Deposits: $8,016.1 mil, headquarters in Spokane, WA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 177 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School


Independence travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Polk County Oregon:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (52%)
  • Utility gas (39%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Religion statistics for Independence

Adherents


NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssemblies 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 religions
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.


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:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $589,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,015,000
    All Other: $89,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $3,615,000
    Water Utilities: $217,000
    Sewerage: $117,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,210,000
    Water Utilities: $790,000
    General - Other: $772,000
    Sewerage: $505,000
    Regular Highways: $449,000
    Libraries: $241,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $178,000
    Central Staff Services: $132,000
    Parks and Recreation: $114,000
    Financial Administration: $81,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $68,000
    General Public Buildings: $42,000
    Housing and Community Development: $19,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $127,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $485,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $190,000
    Interest Earnings: $137,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $127,000
    Special Assessments: $62,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $23,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,191,000
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,061,000
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,615,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $1,703,000
    Regular Highways: $273,000
    General - Other: $148,000
    Parks and Recreation: $68,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $15,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,363,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,167,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $1,500,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $358,000
    General Local Government Support: $198,000
    All Other: $149,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,530,000
    Other License: $1,366,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $515,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,661,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $141,000

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 accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Independence, Oregon:
  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Oregon average:
  • Fatal accident count: 103
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 151
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 40
  • Fatalities: 111
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 268
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 19

Independence fatal accident list:
Nov 15, 2007 11:10 AM, Sr-51 (Odot 43), 16th St, Lat: 44.851247, Lon: -123.211714, Vehicles: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 24, 1986 08:44 AM, 0043, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 9, 1982 07:28 AM, F, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 6, 1978 03:38 AM, 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: 26,933
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,008
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 43,577

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Andrew N Duncan, Ita1768 Luscombe Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 25.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00136038
    Registrant: 5469 Compton Lane, Salem, OR 97306, Phone: (541) 888-1510, Email:
  • Christine A Verre, Cole Road S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 49.1 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:
  • Marin Fettman, 5605 Halls Ferry Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m
    Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • School Bus Shops 520 N Polk Rd, 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, Cancelation 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, Overall height: 28.7 m, Call Sign: KPC61
    Assigned Frequencies : 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 6115.70 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/16/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancelation 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, 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, 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, Cancelation Date: 07/14/2002
    Registrant: Robert D Fitts, 6080 Wigrich Rd, Independence, OR 97351

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Independence)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 209 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Independence)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$160,3374$169,6081$52,4101$160,350
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$73,9401$119,3600$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$133,3303$131,2701$51,0100$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$202,3500$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  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 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$205,480
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  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

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