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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 |
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 |
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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