Independence, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 7,520 (93% urban, 7% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.8%
 
Males: 3,598  (47.8%)
Females: 3,922  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

48.7 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 44131.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $110,900 (it was $57,733 in 2000)
Independence:

$110,900
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $54,403 (it was $26,447 in 2000)

Independence city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $311,698 (it was $191,300 in 2000)
Independence:

$311,698
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $235,815; detached houses: $243,339; townhouses or other attached units: $214,792; in 2-unit structures: $118,975; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $232,984; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $177,601; mobile homes: $87,444

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,551.

March 2022 cost of living index in Independence: 97.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.0%

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  • Races in Independence, OH (2022)
    • 6,71390.5%White alone
    • 2863.9%Hispanic
    • 1692.3%Asian alone
    • 1582.1%Two or more races
    • 290.4%Black alone

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



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Independence, Ohio as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Independence is 7,062 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Independence by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(14.9)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(28.3)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
2
(28.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(55.8)
1
(13.8)
4
(53.5)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(14.9)
2
(28.0)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
1
(14.0)
1
(14.0)
1
(14.0)
1
(14.0)
4
(56.1)
1
(14.0)
8
(111.5)
6
(82.8)
6
(80.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(89.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
8
(113.2)
2
(28.0)
3
(42.0)
2
(28.0)
10
(140.2)
1
(14.0)
6
(84.1)
3
(41.9)
9
(125.5)
8
(110.4)
7
(93.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
14
(207.9)
15
(210.3)
24
(336.2)
30
(424.3)
16
(224.1)
5
(70.0)
4
(56.0)
6
(84.1)
4
(56.1)
12
(168.2)
8
(111.7)
5
(69.7)
8
(110.4)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
135
(2,005)
100
(1,402)
98
(1,373)
151
(2,136)
139
(1,947)
125
(1,749)
46
(644.3)
111
(1,556)
123
(1,724)
111
(1,556)
112
(1,564)
120
(1,673)
136
(1,877)
105
(1,405)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(59.4)
3
(42.1)
4
(56.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
3
(42.1)
2
(28.0)
2
(28.0)
0
(0.0)
13
(181.2)
13
(179.5)
11
(147.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(14.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index133.793.889.9160.4114.687.440.6103.893.3132.3110.8189.5155.2153.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Independence, OH

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 45 (32 officers - 32 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.48
Ohio average:

2.20
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Ancestries: Polish (20.8%), Italian (13.7%), German (8.9%), Irish (5.6%), American (5.4%), Hungarian (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1958

Elevation: 856 feet

Land area: 9.59 square miles.

Population density: 784 people per square mile   (low).

Independence, Ohio map

306 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 1.6% Europe, 0.5% North America).

This city:

4.1%
Ohio:

4.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,846 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,284 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Parma, OH (4.6 miles , pop. 85,655).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Cleveland, OH (7.1 miles , pop. 478,403).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (313.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Valley View, OH (1.1 miles ),
Seven Hills, OH (1.4 miles ),
Brooklyn Heights, OH (1.7 miles ),
Garfield Heights, OH (1.8 miles ),
Cuyahoga Heights, OH (2.0 miles ),
Broadview Heights, OH (2.1 miles ),
Parma, OH (2.1 miles ),
Walton Hills, OH (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.38 N, Longitude: 81.64 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +11,640 (+157.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,249 (31.8%)

Distribution of median household income in Independence, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Independence, OH in 2022

Property values in Independence, OH

Independence satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $375,000
  • 2021: 25 buildings, average cost: $357,400
  • 2020: 16 buildings, average cost: $505,800
  • 2019: 27 buildings, average cost: $379,400
  • 2018: 19 buildings, average cost: $302,200
  • 2017: 31 buildings, average cost: $313,900
  • 2016: 13 buildings, average cost: $263,500
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $402,200
  • 2014: 12 buildings, average cost: $336,900
  • 2013: 12 buildings, average cost: $418,900
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $252,900
  • 2011: 12 buildings, average cost: $297,100
  • 2010: 25 buildings, average cost: $232,400
  • 2009: 16 buildings, average cost: $258,800
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $507,100
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $280,100
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $267,700
  • 2005: 21 buildings, average cost: $248,600
  • 2004: 18 buildings, average cost: $301,400
  • 2003: 22 buildings, average cost: $275,200
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $259,800
  • 2001: 34 buildings, average cost: $293,700
  • 2000: 23 buildings, average cost: $292,100
  • 1999: 29 buildings, average cost: $240,300
  • 1998: 37 buildings, average cost: $233,900
  • 1997: 37 buildings, average cost: $258,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Independence, OH residents
Average permit cost in Independence, OH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Ohio:

3.1%
Historical population in Independence, OH
Historical housing units in Independence, OH

Population change in the 1990s: +830 (+13.2%).
Most common industries in Independence, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.2%)
  • Health care (16.3%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Independence, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Top executives (4.6%)
  • Engineers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (2.7%)

Average climate in Independence, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Independence, Ohio average temperatures Independence, Ohio average precipitation Independence, Ohio humidity Independence, Ohio wind speed Independence, Ohio snowfall Independence, Ohio sunshine Independence, Ohio clear and cloudy days

Independence, Ohio environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 110. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

110
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.235. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.235
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 9.32. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.32
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.491. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.491
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 32.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 13.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Independence-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Ohio state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Independence city center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the city center killed 17 people and injured 379 people.

Earthquake activity:

Independence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from Independence center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 29.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 310.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 251.5 miles away from Independence center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 22.7 miles away from Independence center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cuyahoga County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Independence topographic map

Hospitals in Independence:

  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE (4807 ROCKSIDE ROAD, SUITE 110)
  • HOSPICE OF THE CLEVELAND CLINIC (6801 BRECKSVILLE ROAD, SUITE 10)
  • INDEPENDENCE HOUSE (4711 EAST SPRAGUE ROAD)

Dialysis Facilities in Independence:

  • ROCKSIDE DIALYSIS (4801 ACORN DRIVE)

Home Health Centers in Independence:

  • BAYADA NURSES, INC (5000 ROCKSIDE ROAD, SUITE 320)
  • CLEVELAND CLINIC HOME CARE (6801 BRECKSVILLE ROAD, SUITE 10)
  • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES (6155 ROCKSIDE ROAD, SUITE 100)
  • GREATER CLEVELAND HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (5755 GRANGER ROAD SUITE 425)
  • HEARTLAND HOME CARE INC (4807 ROCKSIDE RD, SUITE 110)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH CARE SERVICES (6100 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD, SUITE 110)
  • PERSONAL TOUCH HOME CARE OF OHIO (4500 ROCKSIDE ROAD, #460)

Amtrak station near Independence:

  • 9 miles: CLEVELAND (200 CLEVELAND MEMORIAL SHOREWAY) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Independence:

  • Miami-Jacobs Career College-Independence (Full-time enrollment: 227; Location: 6400 Rockside Road; Private, for-profit; Website: www.miamijacobs.edu/)
  • Central School of Practical Nursing (Full-time enrollment: 155; Location: 4700 Rockside Road; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.cspnohio.org)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Independence:

  • Cuyahoga Community College District (about 8 miles; Cleveland, OH; Full-time enrollment: 20,271)
  • Case Western Reserve University (about 9 miles; Cleveland, OH; FT enrollment: 7,034)
  • Cleveland State University (about 9 miles; Cleveland, OH; FT enrollment: 14,161)
  • John Carroll University (about 10 miles; University Heights, OH; FT enrollment: 3,546)
  • Baldwin Wallace University (about 11 miles; Berea, OH; FT enrollment: 3,699)
  • University of Akron Main Campus (about 23 miles; Akron, OH; FT enrollment: 22,216)
  • Kent State University at Kent (about 23 miles; Kent, OH; FT enrollment: 25,431)

Public high school in Independence:

Public elementary/middle schools in Independence:

Private elementary/middle school in Independence:

  • ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (Students: 375, Location: 6906 CHESTNUT RD, Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Independence: Independence Fire Department (A), Independence City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Independence Square Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Maple Shade Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: West Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Independence include: Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (1), Elmwood Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland Rockside (5800 Rockside Woods Boulevard), Hampton Inn (6020 Jefferson Drive), Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Independence (6020 Jefferson Dr), Four Points by Sheraton Cleveland South (5300 Rockside Road), Amerinns Corporation (6000 Rockside Woods Boulevard Suite 250), Clarion Hotel & Conference Center (5300 Rockside Road), Comfort Inn (6191 Quarry Lane), Baymont Inn & Suites - I 77 at Rockside Road Independence (6161 Quarry Lane), Hilton Cleveland South (6200 Quarry Lane).

Cuyahoga County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.2%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
11 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
3 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
73 people in religious group quarters in 2000
9 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Independence (2011 data):

  • Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank: Independence Branch at 6563 Brecksville Road, branch established on 1892/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $6,350.8 mil, Deposits: $4,971.8 mil, headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 62 total offices
  • KeyBank National Association: Independence Branch at 6730 Rockside Road, branch established on 1957/12/20. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Crescent Bank & Trust: Cleveland Lpo at 5755 Granger Road, branch established on 2005/06/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $624.5 mil, Deposits: $542.4 mil, headquarters in New Orleans, LA, positive income, Consumer Lending Specialization, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Cb&T Holding Corporation
  • Independence Bank: at 4401 Rockside Road, branch established on 1979/08/15. Info updated 2010/09/09: Bank assets: $156.8 mil, Deposits: $137.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Independence Banccorp
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Independence Branch at 6200 Rockside Woods Boulevard, branch established on 1916/01/01. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Independence Branch at 6511 Brecksville Road, branch established on 1902/12/01. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Independence Branch at 6100 Rockside Woods Boulevard, branch established on 1982/01/12. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Independence Branch at 6213 Brecksville Road, branch established on 1965/07/22. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The

For population 15 years and over in Independence:

Marital status in Independence, OH
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Independence:

  • High school or higher: 98.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Ohio average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Independence
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Independence, OH (based on Cuyahoga County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic366,464110
Evangelical Protestant106,477326
Mainline Protestant94,977233
Other49,641126
Black Protestant40,776129
Orthodox16,45631
None605,331-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 302
This county:

2.33 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Here:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 218
Cuyahoga County:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 293
This county:

2.26 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 891
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.8%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Cuyahoga County:

28.3%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.4%
Ohio:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

56.5%
Ohio:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Independence:

55.1%
Ohio:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Independence:

28.4
Ohio:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Independence:

20.0%
Ohio:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Independence:

10.1%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Ohio:

6.8

Overweight people:
Independence:

36.0%
Ohio:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

60.7%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.0%
State:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Independence, OH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 33$291,694$106,0712$16,174
Streets and Highways 28$192,427$82,4696$13,791
Firefighters 23$184,444$96,2327$5,770
Other and Unallocable 12$73,579$73,57950$76,522
Police - Other 11$57,102$62,2937$17,821
Other Government Administration 8$49,438$74,15723$22,918
Parks and Recreation 8$45,310$67,96537$62,889
Housing and Community Development (Local) 6$33,479$66,9580$0
Financial Administration 4$24,419$73,2573$12,455
Sewerage 4$26,395$79,1850$0
Correction 2$7,402$44,4122$917
Welfare 2$12,089$72,5340$0
Judicial and Legal 2$9,914$59,4845$15,664
Fire - Other 1$5,059$60,7080$0
Health 1$4,587$55,0440$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 5$11,711
Totals for Government 145$1,017,338$84,193147$256,632

Independence government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $17,471,000 ($2323.27)
    Regular Highways: $16,983,000 ($2258.38)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $11,223,000 ($1492.42)
    General - Other: $9,450,000 ($1256.65)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,616,000 ($480.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,782,000 ($369.95)
    Regular Highways: $2,387,000 ($317.42)
    General Public Buildings: $1,840,000 ($244.68)
    Financial Administration: $1,454,000 ($193.35)
    Central Staff Services: $758,000 ($100.80)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $667,000 ($88.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $661,000 ($87.90)
    Sewerage: $249,000 ($33.11)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $72,000 ($9.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $795,000 ($105.72)
  • Intergovernmental to State - General - Other: $219,000 ($29.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $5,778,000 ($768.35)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,655,000 ($1815.82)

Independence government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $218,000 ($28.99)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $22,000 ($2.93)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($0.40)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,149,000 ($152.79)
    Interest Earnings: $784,000 ($104.26)
    Fines and Forfeits: $517,000 ($68.75)
    Rents: $320,000 ($42.55)
    Special Assessments: $221,000 ($29.39)
    Sale of Property: $55,000 ($7.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $8,845,000 ($1176.20)
    General Local Government Support: $3,256,000 ($432.98)
    Highways: $1,448,000 ($192.55)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $34,367,000 ($4570.08)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,366,000 ($181.65)
    Property: $859,000 ($114.23)
    Other License: $847,000 ($112.63)
    Amusements Sales: $23,000 ($3.06)

Independence government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,885,000 ($1447.47)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,825,000 ($774.60)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,060,000 ($672.87)

Independence government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,166,000 ($686.97)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $34,612,000 ($4602.66)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $209,000 ($27.79)

4.02% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($66,006 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.02%
Ohio average:

5.68%

0.02% of residents moved from foreign countries ($135 average AGI)
Cuyahoga County:

0.02%
Ohio average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Lorain County, OH  0.40% ($56,767 average AGI)
from Summit County, OH  0.36% ($58,134)
from Lake County, OH  0.32% ($53,444)


5.02% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($88,842 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.02%
Ohio average:

5.79%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($120 average AGI)
Cuyahoga County:

0.01%
Ohio average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Lorain County, OH  0.64% ($69,211 average AGI)
to Summit County, OH  0.46% ($65,515)
to Lake County, OH  0.43% ($58,171)
Businesses in Independence, OH
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1McDonald's1
Applebee's1Outback1
CVS1Outback Steakhouse1
Chipotle1Red Robin1
Comfort Inn1Red Roof Inn1
Curves1Sprint Nextel1
Days Inn1Starbucks1
Dennys1The Room Place1
FedEx4U-Haul1
Hilton3UPS6
Holiday Inn2Verizon Wireless1
Jimmy John's1Walgreens1
La Quinta1Wendy's1
Marriott2

Strongest AM radio stations in Independence:

  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRMR (1420 AM; 5 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CLEVELAND CLASSICAL RADIO, LLC)
  • WWMK (1260 AM; 10 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WERE (1300 AM; 5 kW; CLEVELAND, OH)
  • WCUE (1150 AM; 5 kW; CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHLO (640 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH)
  • WJTB (1040 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH; Owner: TAYLOR BROADCASTING CO)
  • WABQ (1540 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WABQ, INC.)
  • WCCD (1000 AM; daytime; 0 kW; PARMA, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJMO (1490 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Independence:

  • WMJI (105.7 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMMS (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDOK (102.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WQAL (104.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMVX (106.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCX (98.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF CLEVELAND INC.)
  • WCPN (90.3 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: IDEASTREAM)
  • WGAR-FM (99.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCRF-FM (103.3 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WZAK (93.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFHM-FM (95.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WXTM (92.3 FM; CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAKS (96.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WENZ (107.9 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJCU (88.7 FM; UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH; Owner: JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY)
  • WKSU-FM (89.7 FM; KENT, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQMX (94.9 FM; MEDINA, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC)
  • WZIP (88.1 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON)
  • WONE-FM (97.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WNWV (107.3 FM; ELYRIA, OH; Owner: ELYRIA-LORAIN BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Independence:

  • WKYC-TV (Channel 3; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WKYC-TV, INC.)
  • WOIO (Channel 19; SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WBNX-TV (Channel 55; AKRON, OH; Owner: WINSTON BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W35AX (Channel 35; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: MEDIA-COM TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WQHS-TV (Channel 61; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: UNIVISION CLEVELAND LLC)
  • WEWS-TV (Channel 5; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUAB (Channel 43; LORAIN, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WJW (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WJW LICENSE, INC.)
  • WVIZ (Channel 25; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: IDEASTREAM)
  • WRAP-CA (Channel 32; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXOX-LP (Channel 65; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • W53AX (Channel 53; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WEAO (Channel 49; AKRON, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WVPX (Channel 23; AKRON, OH; Owner: PAXSON AKRON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WAKN-LP (Channel 11; AKRON, OH; Owner: AKRON TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W51BI (Channel 51; KIRTLAND, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WDLI (Channel 17; CANTON, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAOH-LP (Channel 29; AKRON, OH; Owner: MEDIA-COM TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOAC (Channel 67; CANTON, OH; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
Independence fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Independence fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 65Number of bridges
  • 2,326ft / 709mTotal length
  • $13,709,000Total costs
  • 1,570,171Total average daily traffic
  • 153,933Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Independence, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 41930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 391970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 32020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Independence, OH
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
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 ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED16$198,68843$185,233172$181,75612$31,0006$133,833
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$206,0000$015$263,6672$94,5001$24,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$185,5002$69,00052$196,7692$111,0002$61,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$196,3331$158,00030$220,8001$65,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$103,0000$011$187,8180$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 1561.01 , 1561.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED9$179,6673$213,333
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$166,0001$153,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$324,0002$224,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$166,0001$368,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$323,0000$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 1561.01 , 1561.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Independence, OH
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Independence, OH - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 43. The highest number of reported fires - 65 took place in 2005, and the least - 5 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Independence, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (39.4%), and Outside Fires (33.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Independence, OH
    • 28939.4%Structure Fires
    • 24433.2%Outside Fires
    • 19827.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 30.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Independence, OH

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Independence, Ohio:

  • Crowne Plaza Cleveland South Independence, 5300 Rockside Rd, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 524-0700, Fax: (216) 524-0335
  • Hilton Cleveland South, 6200 Quarry Ln, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 447-1300, Fax: (216) 642-9334
  • La Quinta Inn Cleveland Independence, 6161 Quarry Ln, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 447-1133, Fax: (216) 447-0135
  • Hyatt Place-Cleveland/Independence, 6025 Jefferson, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 328-1060, Fax: (216) 328-1071
  • Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland Rockside, 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 986-9900, Fax: (216) 986-9901
  • Cleveland-Independnce Hampton Inn & Suites, 6020 Jefferson Dirve, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 520-2020, Fax: (216) 674-7917
  • Americas Best Value Inn, 5555 Brecksville Rd, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 524-3600, Fax: (216) 901-1844
  • Residence Inn By Marriott Independence, 5101 W Creek Rd, Independence, Ohio 44131 , Phone: (216) 520-1450, Fax: (216) 642-9830
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in Independence, Ohio


Independence compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Independence on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2002 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of single-parent households, population 5,000+"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of one, detached housing units in structures (2,000+ housing units)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2011 to 2012 (population 5,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of auto thefts per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people driving a car to work alone (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time firefighters per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities where residents moved more then 10 years ago (1,000+ households)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in religious group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #72 (44131) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Hungarian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #73 (44131) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Polish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #85 (44131) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Slovak first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant congregations"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Mainline Protestant congregations (pop. 50,000+)"
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