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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6361°N, 90.5052°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").