Independence, LA
Living in Independence
Bikeability24
Walkability30
Commute24
Public Transit36
Affordability97
Public Safety19
Airports33
Hospitals36
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-143 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black41%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate47%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+15% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office20%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$8k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$554Median Monthly Rent+$16 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Louisiana59
Hammond Metro Area82
Tangipahoa Parish82
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Louisiana69
Hammond Metro Area84
Tangipahoa Parish84
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado43
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, LA
Mater Dolorosa School
0 miles, E
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
0 miles, E
Lighthouse Christian Academy
7 miles, E
Oak Forest Academy
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University
9 miles, S
Saint Joseph Seminary College
24 miles, E
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
40 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
41 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, LA
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Hood Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc
12 miles, S
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
12 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Independence, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
39 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
87 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
90 miles, NE