Independence, Kansas

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.

📰 Independence News Today

• Judge could order Nebius to halt data center construction in Independence FOX4KC.com · Oct 7
• 4 children, grandmother killed in Independence house fire News On 6 · Sep 14
• Dorma Nell Sanders Obituary (2026) - Independence, KS - Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory - Independence Legacy | Obituary · Oct 5
• Kansas City man faces 6 felony charges in deadly Independence Avenue shooting KMBC · Oct 5
• Family identifies victims of house fire in Independence that killed five, injured five KWCH · Sep 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Kansas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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

• Ane Mae's — coffee shop (café)
• Tropical Sno

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

• Elk City State Park reviews ★
• Montgomery State Fishing Lake · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Independence Dog Park reviews ★
• Riverside Park reviews ★
• Riverside Park Shelter House reviews ★
• Riverside Park and Zoo reviews ★
• Robert Augustus Wesley Memorial Park reviews ★
• South 10th Street Park reviews ★

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Independence

🏘️ Nearby Communities