Independence, KS

34% of Independence residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Median City, 100 most populous U.S. cities: 74%
Median City, all urban cities and towns in U.S.: 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

Independence residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
33
Adults (20 - 64)
33
Seniors (65+)
37
By Income (%)
High Income
32
Middle Income
33
Low Income
39
By Race/Ethnicity (%)
Native American*
31
Asian*
35
Black*
32
Hispanic
28
Pacific Islander*
40
White*
35
2 or More Races*
31
Other*
29
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
3% of Independence’s land is used for parks and recreation.
National median 15%