Independence, Ohio

About Independence

Independence, OH is a close-knit town located in northeastern Ohio counting 7,518 people who proudly call it home.

Independence holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 789 residents per square mile.

📰 Independence News Today

• Ohio bill would protect parents who give kids more independence; with limits for child safety fox8.com · Aug 17
• Independence tests emergency response with live athletic drill: School news roundup Cleveland.com · Aug 17
• Elder Bednar dedicates Cleveland Ohio Temple, bringing the house of the Lord ‘back home’ to northeast Ohio Deseret News · Aug 16
• Brecksville Road reopens in Independence following gas leak Cleveland 19 News · Jul 31
• Ohio already has the oldest Latter-day Saint temple. Now it has one of the newest St. George News · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Independence Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,518.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Independence

• DiBella’s Subs — sandwich
• Naf Naf Grill — middle eastern
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Aladdin's Eatery — middle eastern
• Augie's Pizza — pizza
• Bob Evans — american
• Bonefish Grill — seafood
• Delmonico's Steakhouse
• Denny's — american
• Hibachi Steak House — japanese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Independence Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Independence

• Elmwood Park reviews ★
• Lock 39 Trailhead reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Independence

• Alternative Education Academy
• Gateway Online Academy of Ohio
• Independence High School
• Independence Middle School
• Independence Primary School
• Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Independence

🏘️ Nearby Communities