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Independence vs Kansas City, KS
Independence currently scores 11 points higher overall than Kansas City, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 52/100 · Kansas City: 41/100
Independence is 11 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 73/100 · Kansas City: 24/100
Independence is 49 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 18/100 · Kansas City: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Independence: 88/100 · Kansas City: 77/100
Independence is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 12/100 · Kansas City: 4/100
Independence is 8 points higher.
Hail
Independence: 100/100 · Kansas City: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · Kansas City: 0/100
No gap.