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Accessing public records in Independence, MO

Independence is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Jackson County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Independence Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Kansas City, Overland Park and Kansas City.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Independence residents.

Missouri Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Missouri Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Missouri Department of Revenue - Driver License & Vehicle Registration Division: Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Jackson County include Metropolitan Community College, University of Missouri: Kansas City, Jackson County Park Rangers, Jackson County Drug Task Force and Blue Spring Public Schools.

Complete public record stats in Independence, MO

Crime rates in Independence, MO

Primary law enforecment agencies in Independence

Name Type County City
Jackson County Sheriff's Office County Jackson
Independence Police Department City Jackson Independence
On average, overall crime occurs 83% more than the national average and is solved 19% of the time. In Independence, Motor Vehicle Theft is committed at a per capita rate (845.8 / 100k residents) which is 199% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Motor Vehicle Theft occurred 1033.8 times per year. And the least common crime is Robbery but is still committed 6% more than the national average. And is solved 18.86% of the time.

Reporting Agency: Independence Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 362.1 | Last Year Count: 425 | 5-Year Average Count: 442.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 36.24%
Independence's per capita rate is 35% higher than national rate.

+35%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 556.7 | Last Year Count: 640 | 5-Year Average Count: 680.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 30.89%
Independence's per capita rate is 46% higher than national rate.

+46%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 85.9 | Last Year Count: 91 | 5-Year Average Count: 105 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.86%
Independence's per capita rate is 6% higher than national rate.

+6%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 13.1 | Last Year Count: 10 | 5-Year Average Count: 16 | Solved (5yr ave): 15%
Independence's per capita rate is 20% higher than national rate.

+20%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 8.5 | Last Year Count: 12 | 5-Year Average Count: 10.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 38.46%
Independence's per capita rate is 35% higher than national rate.

+35%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 451.8 | Last Year Count: 446 | 5-Year Average Count: 552.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 7.68%
Independence's per capita rate is 67% higher than national rate.

+67%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 845.8 | Last Year Count: 911 | 5-Year Average Count: 1033.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.13%
Independence's per capita rate is 199% higher than national rate.

+199%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2920.2 | Last Year Count: 2655 | 5-Year Average Count: 3569.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.59%
Independence's per capita rate is 108% higher than national rate.

+108%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 100.1 | Last Year Count: 36 | 5-Year Average Count: 122.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 21.24%
Independence's per capita rate is 150% higher than national rate.

+150%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 4217.8 | Last Year Count: 4012 | 5-Year Average Count: 5155.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 15.32%
Independence's per capita rate is 116% higher than national rate.

+116%

Income distribution in Independence, MO

The household income level of $15,000 To $20,000 is 64% more common than the national average, making up 6% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -60% less common than the national average, making up 7% of the population in Independence.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Independence is 1.74% higher than National Ave.)

3.2%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Independence is -5.23% less than National Ave.)

2.3%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Independence is -6.93% less than National Ave.)

3.6%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Independence is 64.67% higher than National Ave.)

6%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Independence is 38.08% higher than National Ave.)

5.3%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Independence is 38.52% higher than National Ave.)

10.8%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Independence is 40.34% higher than National Ave.)

15.2%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Independence is 20.69% higher than National Ave.)

19.2%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Independence is 14.39% higher than National Ave.)

13.9%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Independence is -13.32% less than National Ave.)

13.6%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Independence is -60.18% less than National Ave.)

7%

Education levels in Independence, MO

Colleges in Jackson County

Name Type
Metropolitan Community College University or College
University of Missouri: Kansas City University or College
The education level of Highschool is 52% more common than the national average, making up 37.1% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -49% less common than the national average, making up 6.8% of the population in Independence.

Less Than Highschool (Independence is -9.73% less than National Ave.)

9.8%

Highschool (Independence is 52.25% higher than National Ave.)

37.1%

Some College (Independence is 22.05% higher than National Ave.)

33.1%

Bachelors (Independence is -36.14% less than National Ave.)

13.1%

Graduate Degree (Independence is -49.14% less than National Ave.)

6.8%

College Or Above (Independence is -41.27% less than National Ave.)

19.9%

Stem Degree (Independence is -16.48% less than National Ave.)

35.5%

Socioeconimics in Independence, MO

In Independence, the Health Uninsured percent is 53% higher than the national average, making up 12.6% of the population. And Limited English percent is -77% lower than the national average, making up 1.2% of the population.

Married (Independence is -1.62% less than National Ave.)

43.9%

Divorced (Independence is 41.59% higher than National Ave.)

17.3%

Never Married (Independence is -7.91% less than National Ave.)

31.4%

Widowed (Independence is 39.81% higher than National Ave.)

7.4%

Home Ownership (Independence is 0.31% higher than National Ave.)

59.6%

Rent Burden (Independence is -2.24% less than National Ave.)

29.3%

Labor Force Participation (Independence is 0.5% higher than National Ave.)

62.7%

Unemployment Rate (Independence is 8.49% higher than National Ave.)

6.1%

Disabled (Independence is 26.77% higher than National Ave.)

15.2%

Poverty (Independence is 13.88% higher than National Ave.)

14.3%

Limited English (Independence is -77.12% less than National Ave.)

1.2%

Commute Time (Independence is -6.09% less than National Ave.)

24.2%

Health Uninsured (Independence is 53.27% higher than National Ave.)

12.6%

Demograhics in Independence, MO

White (Independence is 22.51% higher than National Ave.)

77.4%

Black (Independence is -24.37% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Hispanic (Independence is -51.02% less than National Ave.)

9.5%

Multiple (Independence is -25.72% less than National Ave.)

5.3%

Other (Independence is -18.25% less than National Ave.)

4.9%

Pacific (Independence is 549.51% higher than National Ave.)

1.3%

Asian (Independence is -82.52% less than National Ave.)

1.1%

Native (Independence is -32.38% less than National Ave.)

0.5%

Age distribution in Independence, MO

Age Under 10 (Independence is 4.81% higher than National Ave.)

12.3%

Age 10 To 19 (Independence is 1.49% higher than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 20s (Independence is -7.66% less than National Ave.)

12.6%

Age 30s (Independence is -3.51% less than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 40s (Independence is -5.18% less than National Ave.)

11.4%

Age 50s (Independence is 7.79% higher than National Ave.)

13.3%

Age 60s (Independence is 7.33% higher than National Ave.)

11.7%

Age 70s (Independence is 22.8% higher than National Ave.)

8%

Age Over 80 (Independence is 34% higher than National Ave.)

4.9%

General info in Independence, MO

County Name Jackson
Population 122,230
Population Proper 122,230
Density 580.1
Age Median 39.50 (Independence is 6.97% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.11 (Independence is -1.05% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 49.20 (Independence is -5.85% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 31,517.00 (Independence is -12.02% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 130,156.00 (Independence is -58.97% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 930.00 (Independence is -24.77% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 29.30 (Independence is -2.24% less than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Independence and Jackson County

Name Type County City
Jackson County Sheriff's Office County Jackson
Blue Springs Police Department City Jackson Blue Springs
Buckner Police Department City Jackson Buckner
Grain Valley Police Department City Jackson Grain Valley
Grandview Police Department City Jackson Grandview
Independence Police Department City Jackson Independence
Lake Lotawana Police Department City Jackson Lake Lotawana
Raytown Police Department City Jackson Raytown
Sugar Creek Police Department City Jackson Sugar Creek
Lone Jack Police Department City Jackson Lone Jack
Lake Tapawingo Police Department City Jackson Lake Tapawingo
Metropolitan Community College University or College Jackson
University of Missouri: Kansas City University or College Jackson
Jackson County Park Rangers Other Jackson
Jackson County Drug Task Force Other Jackson
Blue Spring Public Schools Other Jackson

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