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Independence, KS vs Arkansas City, KS

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- The average commute for residents of Arkansas City is 5.0% longer than it is for residents of Independence.
- 31.2% fewer residents of Arkansas City work from home compared to residents of Independence.
 Independence, KSArkansas City, KSUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Independence, KSArkansas City, KSUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk2.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock1.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Independence, KSArkansas City, KSUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.9.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock28.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.22.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.6.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.6%2.9%
Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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Reviews for Arkansas City    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

For a town with and income less than 75% of the national income, property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes are quite high. In addition, water rates are some of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Incorporated in the late 1870's Arkansas City (AC)is the largest town in Cowley County, although Winfield is the county seat. AC is a nice rural city on the western edge  More

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