Independence, WI
Living in Independence
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute98
Public Transit7
Affordability90
Public Safety92
Airports20
Hospitals98
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation+199 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
63%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate46%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation37%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$65 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas81%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
Wisconsin35
Trempealeau County9
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
Wisconsin37
Trempealeau County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, WI
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
4 miles, N
Holy Family Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Fly Creek Amish School
8 miles, NE
Larkin Valley Amish School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, WI
Winona State University
21 miles, SW
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
23 miles, SW
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
34 miles, N
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
35 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, WI
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics
6 miles, NE
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge
21 miles, NE
Winona Health Services
22 miles, SW
Black River Memorial Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Independence, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
31 miles, S
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
39 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
60 miles, SW
Central Wisconsin Airport
92 miles, E