City Characteristics | City of Independence, MO

As the 5th largest metropolitan in the State of Missouri, the City of Independence has approximately 122,000 citizens. To provide the best for our citizens we have:

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10 Fire Stations

Lights shine on the front of the Central Police Building also known as Independence Police Headquarters in the early morning hours.

1 Police Station

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3 Police Substations

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1 Hospital

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10 Shuttle Bus Routes

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727 Acres of Parks

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40 Parks Maintained

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1 City Community Center