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Independence is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,548.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Independence
Independence is a close-knit town in southeastern Kansas with an estimated population of 8,287.
Officially, Independence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,106 residents per square mile.
What Makes Independence Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,287.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Independence
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Independence Historical Museum & Art Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Independence
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Independence
- BRIDGES Academy
- Eisenhower Elem
- Independence Middle
- Independence Sr High
- Jefferson School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.