Independence, VA

Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
1,144 Population
$36,250 Median Income
$115,700 Home Value
$762 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
108 Violent Crime / 100K
58.0 yrs Median Age
18.1% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population1,144
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92.3%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita Income$32,747
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$398M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$115,700
Zillow Value$213,254
Median Rent$762
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Depression27.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime108/100K
Property Crime862/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul32° / 71°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Work From Home8.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Independence Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$36,250
Home Value$115,700
Median Rent$762
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
Unemployment4.0%
Violent Crime107.8 /100K
Avg Temperature52.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,144
Population Density489 per sq mi
Median Age58.0 years
Male49.0%
Female51.0%
Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3% Black 4.3% Hispanic 1.3% Other 2.1%
White92.3%
Black or African American4.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.1%

Language

English Only92.7%
Spanish Speakers7.3%
English 92.7% Spanish 7.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.5%
Health Insurance82.9%

Income

52% below avg
Median Household Income$36,250
Per Capita Income$32,747
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$727
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$50,449

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)359
County GDP$398M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation15
Healthcare Facilities12
Retail Stores21
Manufacturing15
Total Establishments359

Industry Mix

Restaurants 15 Healthcare 12 Retail 21 Manufacturing 15

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$50,449
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,115

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.3 min
Work From Home8.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

59% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$115,700
Zillow Home Value Index$213,254

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.1%

Rental Costs

34% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$762

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,115
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.69%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma11.9%
COPD9.1%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.0%
Physical Inactivity32.2%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.9%
Regular Checkup76.4%
Premature Death Rate9,845 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access66.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)12
Restaurants (County)15

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime107.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery107.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime862.1 /100K
Burglary0.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft862.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

32°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3,086 ft (941 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density489 per sq mi
Latitude36.6275°
Longitude-81.1492°
County FIPS51077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.8%
D 18.6%

Republican +62.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
High School+87.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density489 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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