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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,353 violent crimes/100K (256% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Schools in Independence (5)

Loranger Elementary School

Elementary · 834 students · 40 teachers

555 free/reduced lunch

54101 Martin Street · (985)878-4538

Loranger High School

High · 666 students · 36 teachers

389 free/reduced lunch

19404 Hiatti Street · (985)878-6271

Loranger Middle School

Middle · 610 students · 32 teachers

375 free/reduced lunch

54123 Allman Street · (985)878-9455

Independence Leadership Academy

Elementary · 601 students · 33 teachers

495 free/reduced lunch

221 Tiger Avenue · (985)878-4946

Independence High Magnet

High · 570 students · 35 teachers

457 free/reduced lunch

270 Tiger Avenue · (985)878-9436