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Independence, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,045 Population 845/sq mi density
$44,821 Median Income $25,934 per capita
$137,200 Home Value $183,341 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,353 Violent Crime/100K 5,154 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$44,821 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,353 violent crimes/100K (256% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Independence, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,821
40% below
$25,934 per capita
Home Value
$137,200
51% below
Zillow: $183,341
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,353/100K
256% above
5,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Independence Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Independence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
49%
Rent
83%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Independence a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Independence residents earn a median household income of $44,821 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,934. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Independence is $137,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,341. Median rent is $960/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Independence reports 1,353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 256% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,154/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Independence has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,045
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$44,821
Per Capita$25,934
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,200
Rent$960
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$183,341
Housing Units944
Rent Burden41.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,353/100K
Property5,154/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,249/100K
Burglary1,301/100K

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation82 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Independence was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.