Independence, KY vs Olive Branch, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Independence
77
#288 nationally
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 5.5). Olive Branch leads in walk score (14 vs 11). Olive Branch leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 29,503 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+24.1 |
C+
77 Score
Independence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,613
Population
29,503
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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C
74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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