Independence, CA

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 69
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Walkability 47
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 32
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Schools 43
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, CA

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Towanits School
64 miles, SW
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Sierra View Jr Academy
65 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Independence, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence, CA

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Southern Inyo Hospital
17 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Independence, CA

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Meadows Field
108 miles, SW
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