Independence, VA
Living in Independence
Bikeability26
Walkability56
Commute75
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports36
Hospitals54
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation-265 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
43%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Black10%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income-$1.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector58%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value-$4.3k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$284Median Monthly Rent-$35 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Virginia30
Grayson County13
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Virginia39
Grayson County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Inland Flooding52
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, VA
Oak Hill Academy
11 miles, W
Blue Ridge Christian School
12 miles, SE
Minnick Education Center - Wytheville
21 miles, N
New Life Christian Schools
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, VA
Emory & Henry College
39 miles, W
Appalachian State University
41 miles, SW
Bluefield College
43 miles, N
Bluefield State College
44 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, VA
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
8 miles, S
Twin County Regional Hospital
13 miles, E
Ashe Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW
Wythe County Community Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Independence, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
71 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
76 miles, SE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
95 miles, NE