At a Glance
Median Income
$119,167
$76,872 per capita
Home Value
$615,400
Zillow: $879,263
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
316 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Independence residents earn a median household income of $119,167 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,872. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,655 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $615,400 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $879,263. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,387/100K.
Education
35.3% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population71
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,167
Per Capita$76,872
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B+
Home Value$615,400
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$879,263
Housing Units49
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,387/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,719/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,940 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Independence was founded in 2008.
The median home in Independence was built in 1991.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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