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Independence, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Wasatch County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
71
Population
2/sq mi density
$119,167
Median Income
$76,872 per capita
$615,400
Home Value
$879,263 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$615,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 75.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,940 ft (2,420 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4108°N, 111.2957°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Wasatch County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (1.2").