Independence, Oregon

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  1. Overview - Life In Independence
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Independence
  3. Crime In Independence
  4. Cost of Living In Independence
  5. Gender In Independence
  6. Household Income For Independence
  7. Education In Independence
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Independence
About Independence, Oregon
Is Independence, Oregon a good place to live?
Independence is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 10178 residents.. The poverty rate of Independence is 9%, which is 36% lower than national average. The typical household in Independence earns $54617 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 41.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Independence, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Independence remained 6.4%, which is 36% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Independence, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 43% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Independence is 107, which is 7% higher than national average. Median home value in Independence is $220100 , which is 4% lower than national average. While median income in Independence remained $54617, which is 19% lower than national average.
Population
10178
Unemployment
6.4%
36% NAT AVG.
Poverty
9%
36% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$220100
4% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$54617
19% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1141
2% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
107
7% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 11
Unemployed People
1 in 16
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 18
People Earning < $50,000
41.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.5
People With Any Degree
1 in 4.5
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing85%

Affordability40%

Safety80%

Amenities85%

Diversity90%

Education50%

Commute70%

Is Independence, Oregon safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Independence, Oregon is 36% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Independence is 68% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Independence is 29% lower than national average. You have 1 in 783 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 70 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
158
Violent : 13
Property : 145
Total Crime
36% NAT. AVG.
49% STATE AVG.
1508.1 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
68% NAT. AVG.
57% STATE AVG.
124.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
29% NAT. AVG.
48% STATE AVG.
1384 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Independence
Violent crime
1 in 783
Property crime
1 in 70
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 1018
Assault
1 in 1018
Car Theft
1 in 783
Independence : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Oregon 60 59 63 57 58
In USA 1865 1787 1913 1635 1291
Independence : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Oregon 62 19 58 55 44
In USA 1777 330 1102 1571 1211

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Independence
Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 13 124.1 291.88 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.95 6.5
Robbery 0 0 51.4 73.9
Assault 10 95.4 200.64 279.7
Rape 3 28.7 36.9 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Independence
 Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 145 1384 2659.01 1,958.2
Burglary 10 95.4 339.17 314.2
Larceny 122 1164.5 1928.82 1,398
Car Theft 13 124.1 391.02 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Independence Oregon National Avg.
Services 122 119 100
Groceries 112 114 100
Health 116 118 100
Housing 84 122 100
Transportation 130 128 100
Utilities 89 88 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Independence Oregon Country
Female 49.2% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 50.8% 49.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Independence Oregon Country
Less than $10,000 5.7% 5.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7% 8.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.7% 12.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 26.1% 18.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 16.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 0.50000000000001% 7.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Independence Oregon Country
< 9th Grade 8% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 23% 27.0%
Other College 38% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Independence Oregon Country
White 51.9% 74.9% 60.1%
African American 0.4% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.1% 4.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 44.1% 13.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity