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Independence, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Trempealeau County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,477
Population
355/sq mi density
$54,967
Median Income
$30,888 per capita
$152,600
Home Value
$224,277 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
232 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,967 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3098°N, 91.4207°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Trempealeau County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").