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Independence, KY
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30% of Independence residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 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.

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How are the parks distributed?
Independence residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
31
Adults (20 - 64)
30
Seniors (65+)
28
By Income (%)
High Income
30
Middle Income
31
Low Income
29
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
23
Asian*
32
Black*
33
Hispanic
33
Pacific Islander*
32
White*
30
2 or More Races*
30
Other*
30
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Relative to City Median
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Where are the parks most needed?
Independence has 8 parks.

We’ve mapped park access in 14,000 cities and towns across the country. Our free mapping platform helps you pinpoint where to focus park investments in your city.

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