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Independence, Kentucky

       
Total population 19,065 Average January/July temperatures 29.7° / 76.3°
Median home price $ 152,500 Annual Precipitation 42.6 in. /yr.
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Independence, Kentucky

This Kenton County city promotes its "small-town heart."

Climate
Independence has cool winters and warm summers.
Economy
Independence is part of the Greater Cincinnati area, which has 10 Fortune 500 companies.
Fun Fact
In terms of land mass, Independence is the third-largest city in Kentucky.
Geography
This northern Kentucky city is slightly south of Cincinnati.
Recreation
The Amphitheater at Independence features concerts of local artists and outdoor movies.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 38 ° / 21.3 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.4 ° / 66.1 °
Precipitation (?) 42.6 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?) 76
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 152,500
Median household income (?) $49090.0
Maximum state income tax (?) 6 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.007 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 5
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 19,065
Population density (?) 1,059 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 61.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 2,591 people
Education (?) 21 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 5
Number of clinics within the county (?) 11
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 121
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