Signals
Dent
Independence
Opportunity
76 · Top 13%
vs67 · Top 28%
Climate
69 · Bottom 45%
vs69 · Bottom 45%
Physical resilience
89 · Top 12%
vs79 · Top 26%
Housing affordability
97 · Top 15%
vs100 · Top 8%
Access
99 · Top 14%
vs98 · Top 19%
Economic stability
70 · Top 28%
vs75 · Top 16%
Measured values
| Metric | Dent | Independence | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,973 | 29,392 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $86,636 | $102,361 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $47,188 | $39,714 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,914/sq mi | 1,657/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $282,500 | $263,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 | $1,250 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 82.6% | 83.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.5% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | 0.8% | -0.2% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 36.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.3% | 8.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 86°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 23°F | 23°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.3" | 45.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 10 mi | 9 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 28.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 42.3 | 33.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Dent
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
Independence
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
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