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Independence, OR vs Payson, AZ

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- Household income in Payson, is 11% less than it is in Independence and is 19% below the National Average.
- Independence unemployment rate is 5.9%.
- Payson unemployment rate is 6.7%.
 Independence, ORPayson, AZUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth42.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes0.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock3.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$24,719  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$58,109$69,021
 Family Median Income$66,559  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Independence, ORPayson, AZUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock7.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K13.2%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock12.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Independence, ORPayson, AZUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.2%1.2%
 Education, library3.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock12.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.3%13.1%
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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