Independence, WI

Independence, Wisconsin

Independence, Wisconsin, in Trempealeau county, is 31 miles S of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 91 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,244.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 50% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Independence live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, Independence is known for having more men than similar cities. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $41,691.

Independence Housing

About 64% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Independence are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Independence, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Independence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Independence, WI

Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Independence Almanac

Independence Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Independence Public Libraries

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Independence Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Independence, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Independence High Schools (2004)

INDEPENDENCE HI
23786 INDEE BLVD
715-985-3172
Serves 134 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Independence Colleges

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