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Independence, KS vs Dodge City, KS

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- Dodge City has 28% less violent crime than Independence.
- Dodge City has 49% less property crime than Independence.
 Independence, KSDodge City, KSUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock25.322.7
 Property Crime84.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 20 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 20 years ago

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

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Over 20 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 Dodge City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We went to Dodge City on a job interview and liked the place until we got down to talking with the realtor. I don't know where they came up with the median housing cost,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Old Western town atmosphere Cons: 1. Very poor school  More

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 Independence, KS59.75
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