IndependenceIowa
Independence is a city in, and the county seat of, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,064 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Independence
Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Independence is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,266.
Officially, Independence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,039 residents per square mile.
📰 Independence News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Independence Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 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 6,266.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 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
- Heatland Acres Exhibition 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
- Early Childhood Center
- East Elementary School
- Independence Junior Senior High School
- Perry #1 Elementary School
- West Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Buchanan County Health Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
- Mental Health Institute · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.