Electricity rates in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO ranks 3 of 21 Missouri cities for the lowest share of electric heating (19%). Independence, Missouri has 121,944 residents in 50,925 households; 19.4% heat with electricity.
Independence on the map
Jackson County, with Independence marked
Cost of living with electricity in Independence
Independence, MO: 50,925 households at $1,279 a year per home for electricity (Jackson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $65.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,143 a year per household.
| Group in Independence, MO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Independence, MO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO, all households | 50,925 | $1,279 | $65.1 million | 2.15% |
| Independence, MO, homeowners | 31,086 | $1,440 | $44.8 million | 2.42% |
| Independence, MO, renters | 19,839 | $1,053 | $20.9 million | 1.77% |
Who supplies Independence
Jackson County lists 4 utilities for Independence, MO (121,944 residents): homes pay 12.28 to 15.74 cents per kWh, about $123 to $158 a month at 1,001 kWh, 2.5% to 3.2% of the $59,480 Independence median income. Jackson County page.
Facts about Independence
- Residents of Independence, MO, ACS 2023
- 121,9444 of 21 Missouri cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Independence, MO
- $59,48017 of 21 of those cities
- Households in Independence, MO
- 50,9252.39 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Independence, MO
- 61.0%31,086 owners and 19,839 renter households
- Housing units in Independence, MO
- 55,4244,499 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Independence, MO
- 19.4%9,858 of 50,925 homes
- Land area of Independence, MO
- 78.0 sq mi1,563.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Independence, MO
- 2.5% to 3.2%at 1,001 kWh a month over the $59,480 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Independence, MO
- 363NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 297.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Independence, MO
- 196739,927 of 55,424 homes (72.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Independence, MO
- $166,400$1,061 gross rent a month, 7.65% of value a year
Outage risk around Independence
Independence, MO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 341 wind and 22 tornado, 297.7 per 100,000 residents of 121,944. Top gust near Independence, MO: 71 knots, 82 mph. Damage near Independence, MO: $282K.
Reports within 15 miles of Independence, MO
wind and tornado reports, Independence, MO
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- 63'24
- 103'25
| Independence, MO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO, 2015 | 28 | 5 | 33 |
| Independence, MO, 2016 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Independence, MO, 2017 | 55 | 4 | 59 |
| Independence, MO, 2018 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Independence, MO, 2019 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Independence, MO, 2020 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Independence, MO, 2021 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Independence, MO, 2022 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Independence, MO, 2023 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Independence, MO, 2024 | 60 | 3 | 63 |
| Independence, MO, 2025 | 101 | 2 | 103 |
Housing and heating in Independence
Independence, MO: 39,927 of 55,424 homes were built before 1980 and 5,783 in 2000 or later. Independence, MO has 39,935 detached houses, 8,393 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,524 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Independence, MO
% of homes by decade built, Independence, MO
- 13pre-40
- 740s
- 1550s
- 2060s
- 1770s
- 980s
- 990s
- 700s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Independence, MO
| Independence, MO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO, median year built | 1967 | 1970 | -3 years | 18 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, built before 1980 | 72.0% | 65.0% | +7.0 points | 4 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, built 2000 or later | 10.4% | 15.5% | -5.1 points | 18 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, detached houses | 72.1% | 66.5% | +5.6 points | 9 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 15.1% | 20.2% | -5.1 points | 9 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, mobile homes | 2.7% | 0.9% | +1.8 points | 4 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, renter households | 39.0% | 41.2% | -2.2 points | 8 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, median home value | $166,400 | $213,300 | -$46,900 | 17 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, median gross rent a month | $1,061 | $1,151 | -$90 | 16 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, people per household | 2.37 | 2.33 | +0.04 | 12 of 21 |
Who lives in Independence: income, cars, homes
In Independence, MO, 14,028 of 50,925 households earn under $35,000, 17,337 $35,000-$75,000, 14,783 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,777 $150,000 or more. 18,418 residents of Independence, MO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.4. Independence, MO homes: 32,257 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,919 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. Of 56,213 workers in Independence, MO, 5,684 work from home, 45,619 drive alone, 192 ride transit and 253 walk. In Independence, MO, 9,346 of 18,891 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 15,983 households moved in since 2018 and 9,642 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Independence, MO, 3,543 households own no vehicle and 28,036 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Independence, MO
| Independence, MO | Value | Rank in Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO, households under $35,000 | 27.5% | 6 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, households $150,000 or more | 9.4% | 18 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, residents below poverty | 15.3% | 6 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, median age | 38.4 | 9 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.2% | 15 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, households without a vehicle | 7.0% | 10 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.1% | 12 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, workers at home | 10.1% | 15 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, cost-burdened renters | 49.5% | 7 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, moved in since 2018 | 31.4% | 15 of 21 |
| Independence, MO, moved in before 2000 | 18.9% | 9 of 21 |
Analyst note on Independence
Independence, MO counts 121,944 residents in 50,925 households, on 78.0 square miles. Household income in Independence, MO is $59,480; 31,086 of its 50,925 households own. 9,858 of the 50,925 occupied homes in Independence, MO heat with electricity.
Independence, MO has 55,424 housing units, 4,499 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Independence, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Independence, MO. Independence, MO ranks 4 of 21 Missouri cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (363 since 2015).
Independence, MO ranks 4 of 21 Missouri cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1967). Independence, MO ranks 4 of 21 Missouri cities for the share of mobile homes (3%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Independence
Compare Independence with nearby cities
| City near Independence, MO | Distance from Independence | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO (this page) | 0 mi | 121,944 | $59,480 | 1967 | $166,400 | 363 | 10.1% |
| Blue Springs, MO | 6.8 mi southeast | 59,416 (-62,528) | $84,075 (+$24,595) | 1985 (+18 yr) | $241,500 (+$75,100) | 260 (-103) | 14.8% (+4.7 pts) |
| Kansas City, MO | 11.2 mi west | 508,233 (+386,289) | $67,449 (+$7,969) | 1968 (+1 yr) | $227,000 (+$60,600) | 491 (+128) | 14.8% (+4.7 pts) |
| Liberty, MO | 11.4 mi north | 30,446 (-91,498) | $95,425 (+$35,945) | 1986 (+19 yr) | $267,900 (+$101,500) | 298 (-65) | 13.5% (+3.4 pts) |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 11.5 mi south | 102,583 (-19,361) | $104,989 (+$45,509) | 1994 (+27 yr) | $313,200 (+$146,800) | 377 (+14) | 19.4% (+9.2 pts) |
| St. Joseph, MO | 52.9 mi northwest | 71,542 (-50,402) | $55,578 (-$3,902) | 1962 (-5 yr) | $144,200 (-$22,200) | 128 (-235) | 6.9% (-3.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Independence
| ZIP area touching Independence, MO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Independence | Share of Independence's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 64056 (Independence, MO) | 100.0% | 25.2% |
| 64055 (Independence, MO) | 99.7% | 16.0% |
| 64057 (Independence, MO) | 79.4% | 14.9% |
| 64016 (Independence, MO) | 33.2% | 13.8% |
| 64050 (Independence, MO) | 71.7% | 11.8% |
| 64052 (Independence, MO) | 100.0% | 8.1% |
| 64015 (Independence, MO) | 25.1% | 6.3% |
| 64053 (Independence, MO) | 79.4% | 2.8% |
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Questions on Independence
Independence: what is the electricity rate?
Independence, MO has no price of its own; its 121,944 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,001 kWh month costs $123 to $158.
Independence: how does it rank among Missouri cities?
Independence, MO: rank 4 of 21 by its 121,944 residents, rank 17 of 21 by $59,480 median income.
Independence: how many homes heat with electricity?
Independence, MO: 9,858 of 50,925 occupied homes, 19.4%; Jackson County 26.5%.
Independence: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,001 kWh a month, 2.5% to 3.2% of the $59,480 median income in Independence, MO.
Independence: damaging storms reported nearby?
363 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Independence, MO, 2015 to 2025, 297.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Independence?
Independence, MO: median home built 1967; 39,927 of 55,424 homes (72.0%) predate 1980, 39,935 are detached and 8,393 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Independence, MO earn under $35,000?
14,028 of 50,925, against 4,777 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Independence, MO live below the poverty line?
18,418 residents.
How big are the homes in Independence, MO?
32,257 of 55,424 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.4 rooms.