Independence, KY vs Vicksburg, 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

vs

Vicksburg

76.1

#389 nationally

Independence leads in crime level (0.7 vs 16.9). Independence leads in median household income ($92,355 vs $45,147). Vicksburg leads in walk score (20 vs 11).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Independence, KY Vicksburg, MS
WhereAtHome Score 77 (#288) 76.1 (#389)
Population 29,503 20,192
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $331,613 $146,983
Median Household Income $92,355 $45,147
Average Commute 27.4 min 17.9 min
Walk Score 11 20
Crime Level 0.7 16.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.7 R+4.0