Independence, KY town hall & government
Independence spent $10.9 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $372 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Independence's government.
Who runs Independence
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Independence's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 31%
- Income taxes 29%
- From the federal government 20%
- Sales taxes 6%
- From the state 6%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- From other local governments 1%
- Fees & charges 1%
Who works for Independence
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Kenton County School District
Independence's K–12 school district, shared with Crescent Springs, Fairview, Kenton Vale, Ryland Heights, Villa Hills and Taylor Mill. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Kentucky districts overall: 37% local, 46% state, 17% federal
- Local 47%
- State 43%
- Federal 10%
Of the $12,024 per pupil, $7,158 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Independence kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Independence pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Independence's government
Who represents Independence
Independence is represented in Congress by Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Representative Thomas Massie. Andy Beshear is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.