Independence, KY vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 27.4 min). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, KY | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#288) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 29,503 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,613 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $92,355 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Independence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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