How long is the commute from Independence, MO?
Workers who live in Independence, MO take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Independence get to work
| Means of transportation | Independence | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±1.7 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.1 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±1.5 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Independence, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Independence, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jackson County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Independence ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 632 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Independence
| Vehicles available | Independence | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±1.2 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±1.9 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±1.8 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±1.4 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Independence, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (8.1%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Independence
| Independence | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±1.5 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±1.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Independence, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jackson County (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Independence
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | — | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Sugar Creek | 4.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Tapawingo | 4.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Springs | 6.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Blue Summit | 6.9 mi | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 7.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Raytown | 8.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grain Valley | 8.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Buckner | 8.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Springs, MO (25.7 minutes), Grain Valley, MO (25.8 minutes), Buckner, MO (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Buckner | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Greenwood | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Lake Tapawingo | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Grandview | 22.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 17 | Kansas City | 21.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 18 | Unity Village | 11.1 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Independence
How long is the average commute in Independence?
Workers who live in Independence, MO take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Independence without a car?
8.1% of households in Independence have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Independence?
12.3% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Independence worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence city, Missouri
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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