Independence, Kentucky

About Independence

Set in the northern part of Kentucky, Independence is a thriving city, home to 30,196 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Independence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,702 residents per square mile.

📰 Independence News Today

• Dennis Blair Obituary (2026) - Independence, KY - Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home - Independence Legacy | Obituary · Oct 9
• Man arrested on multiple child abuse charges after SWAT situation in NKY WKRC · Sep 23
• NKY man arrested on sex abuse charges FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 24
• Publix to open fourth Northern Kentucky store next month WLWT · Sep 25
• 'Something we can really be proud of:' Kenton County breaks ground on 225-acre Fox Ridge Park WCPO 9 News · Sep 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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

What Makes Independence Unique

• A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#12 of 418 incorporated places).
• One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 30,196.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Independence

• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• China King — chinese
• El Rio Grande — mexican
• Frisch's Big Boy — burger
• Skyline Chili — chili
• Snappy Tomato Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Independence

• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Wolsing Trails & Wetlands · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Fox Run Park reviews ★
• Glenhurst Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Ridge Park reviews ★
• Manor Hill Community Walking and Nature Trails reviews ★
• Middleton-Mills Park reviews ★
• Sterling Staggs Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Independence

• Beechgrove Elementary School
• Kenton Elementary School
• Simon Kenton High School
• Summit View Academy
• Twenhofel Middle School
• White's Tower Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Independence

🏘️ Nearby Communities