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Independence, UT
Town in Wasatch County, Utah.
Population
79
Land area
30.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
0
Independence and its ZIP codes
Independence at a glance
- Independence is 94% less dense than Utah as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wasatch County. PPP loans are for Independence.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,426
12,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$97,428
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $5,337 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
201
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
101
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 13°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Timber LakesCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.8 |
| WallsburgTown | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| DanielTown | 8.6 mi | 3.3 |
| CharlestonTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| HeberCity | 12 mi | 24.1 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| MidwayCity | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| InterlakenTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| FrancisTown | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Hobble CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| SamakCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| KamasCity | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| HideoutTown | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| ProvoCity | 20 mi | 41.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, UT in?
- Independence is in Wasatch County, Utah.
- What is the population of Independence, UT?
- About 79 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Timber Lakes (5.5 mi), Wallsburg (7.5 mi), Daniel (8.6 mi), Charleston (11 mi), Heber (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023