Independence, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Grayson County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,144 Population 489/sq mi density

$36,250 Median Income $32,747 per capita

$115,700 Home Value $213,254 Zillow

$762 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$36,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$115,700 home value, $762/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Independence (37)

Bear Paw State Natural Area

State Park

44 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Beech Creek State Natural Area

State Park

197 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Bluestone Lake State Park

State Park

223 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Bluestone National Scenic River

National Scenic River

The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. ...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatchin...

Weather: Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall ...

https://www.nps.gov/blue/index.htm

Bluestone State Park

State Park

324 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area

State Park

276 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Camp Creek State Park

State Park

559 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Claytor Lake State Park

State Park

475 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Clinch River State Park

State Park

1 acres. Closed

Entrance: $0

Elk Knob State Park

State Park

2,458 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Elk Knob State Park

State Park

2 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Fonta Flora State Trail

State Park

238 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Grandfather Mountain State Park

State Park

307 acres. Closed

Entrance: $0

Grayson Highlands State Park

State Park

4,476 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Hanging Rock State Park

State Park

3,205 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Hungry Mother State Park

State Park

9 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake James State Park

State Park

32 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake James State Park

State Park

893 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Norman State Park

State Park

1,927 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Linville River State Natural and Scenic River

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Moncove Lake State Park

State Park

125 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

State Park

447 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land

State Park

249 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

New River State Park

State Park

2,564 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

New River Trail State Park

State Park

1,430 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Panther State Forest

State Park

32 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pilot Mountain State Park

State Park

3,915 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pineola State Natural Area

State Park

91 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Pinnacle Rock State Park

State Park

393 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pipestem Resort State Park

State Park

4,205 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shot Tower Historic State Park

State Park

7 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River

State Park

594 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Stone Mountain State Park

State Park

300 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sugar Mountain State Natural Area

State Park

20 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0

Twin Falls Resort State Park

State Park

3,744 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Wilderness Gateway State Trail

State Park

485 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Yellow Mountain State Natural Area

State Park

1,452 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0