Independence serves as the county seat of Kenton County. This quiet town features the traditional white courthouse in the town square. As well as new development, the community has both a rural and suburban mix - each complimenting the other.

With good access to the Greater Cincinnati area, this area is feeling the wave of new growth that has taken place in other areas of Northern Kentucky. Suburban and rural neighborhoods characterize this growing community.

T.A.N.K. city bus service serves the Independence area. Interstates I-75 and I-275 provide access to various points.

St. Elizabeth West is located in Florence (10 minutes). St. Elizabeth is on 20th and Eastern Avenue in Covington. St. Elizabeth South on Dudley Pike in Edgewood, Kentucky, is within ten minutes.

Florence Mall and downtown Covington Plaza are only 10-20 minutes away.

There are numerous basketball courts and baseball fields in Independence. Pee Wee football and knothole baseball are available for boys and girls. Various clubs and organizations are in the area. Kenton Golf Course, a public course, is nearby. The Kenton YMCA has a summer children's program.