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Independence, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,695
Population
114/sq mi density
$194,205
Median Income
$94,243 per capita
$757,800
Home Value
$770,525 Zillow
$3,500
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
22
Violent Crime/100K
736 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$194,205 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$757,800 home value, $3,500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0186°N, 93.7198°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hennepin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 16.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.78 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.45 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").