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Independence, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
875
Population
180/sq mi density
$64,063
Median Income
$32,358 per capita
$268,400
Home Value
$302,113 Zillow
$1,059
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
699
Violent Crime/100K
3,316 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,063 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,400 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8303°N, 118.2079°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 54 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 71 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 115 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 130 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 35°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.3").