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

• Rachel Janicke Obituary (2026) - Independence, KS - Cromwell Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Independence, Kansas Police Department asks for public assistance in locating suspect Newstalk KZRG · Aug 6
• Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (.gov) · Jul 6
• Car crashes into Kansas Dairy Queen KCTV · Jun 26
• "No Dilly Bars injured" after crash into Kansas Dairy Queen Hays Post · Jun 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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.

🎡 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

🗺️ Map of Independence

🏘️ Nearby Communities