Independence, LA

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 30
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 44
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Schools 61
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Residents

2k Population -143 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black41%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate47%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +15% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office20%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$8k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$554 Median Monthly Rent +$16 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas47%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence

United States45
Louisiana59
Hammond Metro Area82
Tangipahoa Parish82

Property Crime in Independence

United States48
Louisiana69
Hammond Metro Area84
Tangipahoa Parish84

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 54 6 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado43
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, LA

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Oak Forest Academy
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence, LA

Hospitals

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Airports

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