Independence, Kansas offers a friendly, small-town base with a walkable historic downtown, local eateries and community events—ideal for multi-week assignments where you want affordable housing, a low-stress pace and quick access to lakes, trails and outdoor recreation.
For weekend variety, larger nearby cities like Pittsburg, KS and Joplin, MO are an easy drive away and provide more dining, shopping and cultural options, so you can enjoy calm weekdays and lively weekends.