Independence, MO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 117,306 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.5%

Population (male): 56,584

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Independence: 85.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.0%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 388 registered sex offenders living in Independence, Missouri as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Independence is 306 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city i

Elevation: 1033 feet

Land Area: 78.3 square miles.

Zip Codes: 64050, 64052, 64053, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64058, 64120, 64133, 64136

Races:
      White alone - 85,176 - 72.6%
      Hispanic - 17,108 - 14.6%
      Black alone - 6,530 - 5.6%
      Two or more races - 2,861 - 2.4%
      Other race alone - 2,147 - 1.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1,527 - 1.3%
      Asian alone - 1,267 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 692 - 0.6%

Named after the Declaration of Independence, Independence was founded on March 29, 1827, and quickly became an important frontier town. Independence was the farthest point westward on the Missouri River where the steamboats or other cargo vessels could travel, due to the convergence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River approximately six miles west of town, near the current Kansas-Missouri border. Independence immediately became a jumping-off point for the emerging fur trade, accommodating merchants and adventurers beginning the long trek westward on the Santa Fe Trail.

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Independence MO and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

215 S LYNN ST 0.0 miles

215 S LYNN ST
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40 3.4 miles

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building 4.6 miles

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building
Independence, MO 64057
Categories: Independence MO

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230 4.7 miles

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110 5.0 miles

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110
Independence, MO 64055
Categories: Independence MO

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR 5.1 miles

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200 5.2 miles

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

5811 E Truman Rd 5.2 miles

5811 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64126
Categories: Kansas City MO

6501 E COMMERCE AVE STE 110 5.6 miles

6501 E COMMERCE AVE STE 110
KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6401 E FRONT ST 5.6 miles

6401 E FRONT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350 5.8 miles

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350
RAYTOWN, MO 64133
Categories: RAYTOWN MO

5008 NE 45TH TER 8.2 miles

5008 NE 45TH TER
KANSAS CITY, MO 64117
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2800 CLAY EDWARDS DR 8.3 miles

2800 CLAY EDWARDS DR
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD 8.3 miles

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 120 8.4 miles

2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 120
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2700 Clay Edwards Drive Suite, 8.4 miles

2700 Clay Edwards Drive Suite,
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Categories: North Kansas City MO

720 OAK ST 8.8 miles

720 OAK ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

804 N 7 HWY, STE B 8.9 miles

804 N 7 HWY, STE B
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A 8.9 miles

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

1127 W MAIN ST 8.9 miles

1127 W MAIN ST
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

1045 SWIFT AVE 9.0 miles

1045 SWIFT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

920 MAIN ST STE 300 9.0 miles

920 MAIN ST STE 300
KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4321 NE VIVION RD STE 100 9.0 miles

4321 NE VIVION RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64119
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

200 SOUTHWEST BLVD 9.1 miles

200 SOUTHWEST BLVD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

599 ARMOUR RD 9.2 miles

599 ARMOUR RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2741 NE McBaine Drive 9.3 miles

2741 NE McBaine Drive
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Categories: Lees Summit MO

315 E 18TH AVE 9.3 miles

315 E 18TH AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

1650 BROADWAY ST 9.3 miles

1650 BROADWAY ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2025 SWIFT AVE 9.4 miles

2025 SWIFT AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

2550 Lusk Dr 9.4 miles

2550 Lusk Dr
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

3101 BROADWAY ST 9.5 miles

3101 BROADWAY ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A 9.7 miles

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100 9.9 miles

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64138
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1215 NE CORONADO DR 10.0 miles

1215 NE CORONADO DR
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100 10.4 miles

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64131
Categories: Kansas City MO

9151 NE 81ST TER STE 200 10.5 miles

9151 NE 81ST TER STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6675 HOLMES, STE 460 10.5 miles

6675 HOLMES, STE 460
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 120, 10.5 miles

9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 120,
Kansas City, MO 64158
Categories: Kansas City MO

4214 KANSAS AVE 10.6 miles

4214 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

8880 NE 82ND TER 10.9 miles

8880 NE 82ND TER
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

3901 RAINBOW BLVD RM G110 DELP 11.0 miles

3901 RAINBOW BLVD RM G110 DELP
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

32 NE SYCAMORE ST 11.0 miles

32 NE SYCAMORE ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

5330 N OAK TRFY STE 104 11.1 miles

5330 N OAK TRFY STE 104
KANSAS CITY, MO 64118
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1860 N Church Rd 11.1 miles

1860 N Church Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
Categories: Liberty MO

5400 North Oak, Suite 105 11.1 miles

5400 North Oak, Suite 105
Kansas City, MO 64118
Categories: Kansas City MO

805 NE RICE RD 11.7 miles

805 NE RICE RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY 12.0 miles

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64081
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

8701 TROOST AVE 12.1 miles

8701 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2521 GLENN HENDREN DR STE 202 12.7 miles

2521 GLENN HENDREN DR STE 202
LIBERTY, MO 64068
Categories: LIBERTY MO

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST 13.2 miles

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200 13.4 miles

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2507 S 42ND ST 14.2 miles

2507 S 42ND ST
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A 14.4 miles

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

3500 W 95TH ST 14.6 miles

3500 W 95TH ST
LEAWOOD, KS 66206
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

10630B METCALF AVE 14.6 miles

10630B METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

6344 N CHATHAM AVE 14.7 miles

6344 N CHATHAM AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6301 N LUCERNE AVE 14.7 miles

6301 N LUCERNE AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

9411 N OAK TRAFFICWAY, STE 210 14.8 miles

9411 N OAK TRAFFICWAY, STE 210
KANSAS CITY, MO 64155
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325 14.8 miles

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64114
Categories: Kansas City MO

1000 CARONDELET DR 14.8 miles

1000 CARONDELET DR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4810 STATE AVE 14.9 miles

4810 STATE AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66102
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

5841 NW 72ND ST 15.5 miles

5841 NW 72ND ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71 16.1 miles

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

1333 MEADOWLARK LN STE 200 16.1 miles

1333 MEADOWLARK LN STE 200
KANSAS CITY, KS 66102
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

8901 W 74th St Ste 228, 16.1 miles

8901 W 74th St Ste 228,
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Categories: Shawnee Mission KS

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5 16.5 miles

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5
Overland Park, KS 66204
Categories: Overland Park KS

7450 W Frontage Rd 16.6 miles

7450 W Frontage Rd
Merriam, KS 66203
Categories: Merriam KS

11111 NALL AVE STE 218 16.9 miles

11111 NALL AVE STE 218
LEAWOOD, KS 66211
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

9507 ANTIOCH RD 17.2 miles

9507 ANTIOCH RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

11007 METCALF AVE 17.6 miles

11007 METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

12688 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY 17.7 miles

12688 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY
SHAWNEE, KS 66216
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

6416 LONG AVE 17.7 miles

6416 LONG AVE
SHAWNEE, KS 66216
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A 17.8 miles

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St Ste 500 17.8 miles

7500 W 110th St Ste 500
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St 17.8 miles

7500 W 110th St
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7917 BOND ST 17.8 miles

7917 BOND ST
LENEXA, KS 66214
Categories: LENEXA KS

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325 17.9 miles

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325
Overland Park, KS 66209
Categories: Overland Park KS

13551 MADISON AVE 18.2 miles

13551 MADISON AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64145
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220 18.5 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10895 GRANDVIEW ST 18.5 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10015 N Ambassador Dr Ste 100 18.6 miles

10015 N Ambassador Dr Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64153
Categories: Kansas City MO

9040 QUIVIRA RD 18.7 miles

9040 QUIVIRA RD
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

8819 LONG ST 18.9 miles

8819 LONG ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

4800 W 135th St Ste 190 18.9 miles

4800 W 135th St Ste 190
Leawood, KS 66224
Categories: Leawood KS

PO BOX 25903 19.4 miles

PO BOX 25903
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 25902 19.4 miles

PO BOX 25902
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 2035 19.4 miles

PO BOX 2035
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66201
Categories: SHAWNEE MISSION KS

7500 W 110thSt 19.4 miles

7500 W 110thSt
Overland Park, KS 66225
Categories: Overland Park KS

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC 19.4 miles

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC
Bagram, KS 66210
Categories: Bagram KS

Bull and Bear Compound 19.4 miles

Bull and Bear Compound
Kandahar, KS 66210
Categories: Kandahar KS

10500 QUIVIRA RD 19.6 miles

10500 QUIVIRA RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66215
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

8421 Clint Drive, 19.6 miles

8421 Clint Drive,
Belton, MO 64012
Categories: Belton MO

402 W PINE ST STE F 19.6 miles

402 W PINE ST STE F
RAYMORE, MO 64083
Categories: RAYMORE MO

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290 19.7 miles

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290
Overland Park, KS 66215
Categories: Overland Park KS

8929 PARALLEL PKWY 20.0 miles

8929 PARALLEL PKWY
KANSAS CITY, KS 66112
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

8800 NW 112TH ST 20.1 miles

8800 NW 112TH ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2601 Midwest Dr 20.2 miles

2601 Midwest Dr
Kansas City, KS 66111
Categories: Kansas City KS

9000 WOODEND RD 20.2 miles

9000 WOODEND RD
EDWARDSVILLE, KS 66111
Categories: EDWARDSVILLE KS

7405 RENNER RD 20.6 miles

7405 RENNER RD
SHAWNEE, KS 66217
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

14809 W 95TH ST 20.6 miles

14809 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

15319 W 95TH ST 20.9 miles

15319 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66219
Categories: LENEXA KS

7935 W 151ST ST 21.6 miles

7935 W 151ST ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10940 Parallel Pkwy Ste E, 22.6 miles

10940 Parallel Pkwy Ste E,
Kansas City, KS 66109
Categories: Kansas City KS

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR 23.2 miles

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

22334 W 66TH ST 23.7 miles

22334 W 66TH ST
SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

6815 HILLTOP RD 23.8 miles

6815 HILLTOP RD
SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

14205 S LOCUST ST 24.7 miles

14205 S LOCUST ST
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

1135 E COTHRELL ST 24.8 miles

1135 E COTHRELL ST
OLATHE, KS 66061
Categories: OLATHE KS

Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Independence, MO - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

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Independence Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in Independence MO, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Independence Information

Local Area Info: Independence, Missouri

Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2010, it had a total population of 116,830.

Independence is known as the "Queen City of the Trails" because it was a point of departure for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. Independence was also the hometown of U.S. President Harry S. Truman; the Truman Presidential Library and Museum is located in the city, and Truman and First Lady Bess Truman are buried here. The city is also sacred to many Latter Day Saints, with Joseph Smith's 1831 Temple Lot being located here, as well as the headquarters of several Latter Day Saint factions.

Independence was originally inhabited by Missouri and Osage Indians, followed by the Spanish and a brief French tenure. It became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Lewis and Clark recorded in their journals that they stopped in 1804 to pick plums, raspberries, and wild apples at a site that would later form part of the city.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 117,306 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.5%

Population (male): 56,584

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Independence: 85.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.0%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 388 registered sex offenders living in Independence, Missouri as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Independence is 306 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city i

Elevation: 1033 feet

Land Area: 78.3 square miles.

Zip Codes: 64050, 64052, 64053, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64058, 64120, 64133, 64136

Races:
      White alone - 85,176 - 72.6%
      Hispanic - 17,108 - 14.6%
      Black alone - 6,530 - 5.6%
      Two or more races - 2,861 - 2.4%
      Other race alone - 2,147 - 1.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1,527 - 1.3%
      Asian alone - 1,267 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 692 - 0.6%

Named after the Declaration of Independence, Independence was founded on March 29, 1827, and quickly became an important frontier town. Independence was the farthest point westward on the Missouri River where the steamboats or other cargo vessels could travel, due to the convergence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River approximately six miles west of town, near the current Kansas-Missouri border. Independence immediately became a jumping-off point for the emerging fur trade, accommodating merchants and adventurers beginning the long trek westward on the Santa Fe Trail.