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Independence vs Kansas City, MO
Kansas City currently scores 10 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 47/100 · Kansas City: 57/100
Kansas City is 10 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 50/100 · Kansas City: 100/100
Kansas City is 50 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 18/100 · Kansas City: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Independence: 75/100 · Kansas City: 77/100
Kansas City is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 16/100 · Kansas City: 24/100
Kansas City 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.