Independence, Ohio
Independence is a city of 7,534 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, founded in 1814.
Why visit Independence
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chancellor University, Valley View Bridge, Edmund Gleason Farm and St. Joseph Convent and Academy Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Independence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Independence
Independence is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,584 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is a part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Independence, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Chancellor University
School · 2.4 mi
Former private university in Cleveland, Ohio
Valley View Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks8
Edmund Gleason Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
St. Joseph Convent and Academy Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic church in Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Stephen Frazee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic place in Ohio, United States
Tinkers Creek Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
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Wilson Feed Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Grist mill in Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
The Fresh Pantry
Cafe · Salad, Coffee Shop, Tea, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
5001 Rockside Road, Independence
Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00
L.A. Pete's
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.2 mi
6080 Brecksville Road, Independence
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Yours Truly
Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Pancake · 1.0 mi
Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 07:30-21:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.1 mi
4171 Rockside Road, Independence
42 more on the map.
History
Independence was originally called Center and was renamed in 1830.
From the History section of Independence, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland - Independence
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
6200 Quarry Lane, Independence
Churches and places of worship13
Independence Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Seven Hills United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.8 mi
7593 Elmhurst Drive, Seven Hills
Independence United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
6615 Brecksville Road, Independence
Saint Therese
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 mi
5276 East 105th Street, Garfield Heights
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Alternative Education Academy
School · 1.4 mi
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350, Independence
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School
School · 5.4 mi
3500 Oakes Rd, Brecksville
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
School · 3.8 mi
6380 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School
School · 3.5 mi
6376 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights
Healthcare6
Independence Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
4400 Rockside Road, Independence
Map of Independence
178 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Burke Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cuyahoga County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-03: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Valley View 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Seven Hills 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Garfield Heights 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Brooklyn Heights 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Maple Heights 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Walton Hills 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Parma 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Broadview Heights 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Brecksville 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Bedford 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Independence Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Independence Presbyterian Church on Brecksville Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Independence Police Dodge Charger (15194650119), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Taurus (15194714190), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Crown Victoria (15381067882), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Taurus (15194798568), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Crown Victoria (15194881967), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Dodge Charger (15378214631), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Explorer (15194790668), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Crown Victoria (15358373386), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Crown Victoria (15358372266), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Taurus (15194648329), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Police Ford Taurus (15358375246), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DiGeronimo Aggregates quarry in Independence, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tinkers Creek Aqueduct (III), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edmond Gleeson House NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Alexander Mill (Canal Rd) Ohio & Erie Canal, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph Convent, now a hospital, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, December 2022, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ValleyViewBridge, Pdcook, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main entrance - St Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (48106356271), Tim Evanson from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- William Tricker greenhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kayaks along the Cuyahoga, NPS, Public domain
- Abraham Ulyatt House, Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock No. 39, Ohio and Erie Canal, Louise Taft Cawood, Public domain
- Lock 39 (V), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock 39 (III), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock 39 (II), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock 39 (IV), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock 39 (I), Momopanda4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Project traveling Rambler American 2-door at 2015 AMO meet, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Project car 1965 Marlin black and white at 2015 AMO meet 1of2, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Project car 1965 Marlin black and white at 2015 AMO meet 2of2, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- AMC Eagle wagon at 2015 AMO meet 2of3, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jeep Comanche with brush guard and hood ornament at work for vendor at 2015 AMO meet, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1972 AMC Javelin AMX tubbed and customized at AMO 2015 show-03of11, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1972 AMC Javelin AMX tubbed and customized at AMO 2015 show-04of11, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 AMC Ambassador 990 hardtop at 2015 meet 2of5, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1972 AMC Javelin AMX tubbed and customized at AMO 2015 show-06of11, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1972 AMC Javelin AMX tubbed and customized at AMO 2015 show-09of11, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0
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