Independence, CA
Living in Independence
Bikeability
69
Walkability
47
Commute
86
Public Transit
21
Affordability
69
Public Safety
35
Airports
23
Hospitals
18
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
603
Population
+52 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-12 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
46%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial4%
Native American17%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
-$4.5k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government51%
Private sector24%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office20%
Service32%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$171k
Median Home Value
-$36k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$754
Median Monthly Rent
+$262 (2010–19)
47%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas35%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence
United States45
California55
Inyo County73
Property Crime in Independence
United States48
California56
Inyo County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 4 | 14 |
Feb | 44 | 4 | 15 |
Mar | 48 | 3 | 14 |
Apr | 53 | 2 | 6 |
May | 61 | 1 | 2 |
Jun | 69 | 0 | 0 |
Jul | 76 | 0 | 0 |
Aug | 75 | 0 | 0 |
Sep | 69 | 0 | 0 |
Oct | 59 | 1 | 1 |
Nov | 48 | 2 | 5 |
Dec | 40 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence
Excessive Heat17
Inland Flooding79
Tornado8
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence, CA
Lone Pine Christian Academy
17 miles, SE
Sequoia Christian School
59 miles, W
Towanits School
64 miles, SW
Sierra View Jr Academy
65 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Independence, CA
California Christian College
83 miles, W
Fresno Pacific University
85 miles, W
California State University-Fresno
85 miles, W
California State University-Bakersfield
114 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence, CA
Southern Inyo Hospital
17 miles, SE
Northern Inyo Hospital
38 miles, N
Porterville Developmental Center
69 miles, SW
Sierra View Medical Center
70 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Independence, CA
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
65 miles, NW
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
84 miles, W
Meadows Field
108 miles, SW
San Luis County Regional Airport
175 miles, SW