Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Independence School District | Public | 2153 |
| Centerpoint Medical Center | Healthcare | 1850 |
| Winchester | Small arms ammunition mfg. | 1545 |
| GEHA | Medical insurance service center | 770 |
| Phoenix Home Health | Healthcare | 550 |
| The Groves | Health services | 430 |
| Unilever | Manufacturing | 385 |
| Cable Dahmer Automotive | Automotive | 340 |
| Burd & Fletcher | Food Packaging | 334 |
| Comprehensive Mental Health | Healthcare | 230 |
| Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care | Healthcare | 210 |
| Independence Regional Ennovation Center | Food mfg., light mfg, office | 200 |