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Independence, WI
City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,462
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
351
ZIP codes
0
Independence and its ZIP codes
Independence at a glance
- Independence is about 3.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,000 a year, 25% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 (38% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $911 a month.
Local data for Independence, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Independence, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,000
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$911/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (335), German Americans (322), Polish Americans (299).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trempealeau County. PPP loans are for Independence.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,715
12,345 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,519
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $6,051 per person
How people get to work
Independence, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitehallCity | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| ArcadiaCity | 6.8 mi | 3.3 |
| BlairCity | 8.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Pigeon FallsVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EttrickVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WaumandeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| TaylorVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| DodgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| StrumVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| GilmantonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| ElevaVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| GalesvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| OsseoCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Fountain CityCity | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| HixtonVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| MondoviCity | 21 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, WI in?
- Independence is in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Independence, WI?
- About 1,462 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Whitehall (3.3 mi), Arcadia (6.8 mi), Blair (8.7 mi), Pigeon Falls (12 mi), Ettrick (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023