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Independence is a small town of 1,267 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $51,354
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Independence stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Independence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Independence city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.6
Independence's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Independence costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Independence, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$817
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,354
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Independence's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
27.0 /100k
Property Crime
134.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Independence is served primarily by Independence School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Independence, WI
National Avg
School District
Independence School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Independence sees average highs of 24.0°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.1 inches of snow per year.
Independence's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Independence roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,000 and median rent is $817/month.
Independence's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 134.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Independence are operated by Independence School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Independence, WI has a population of 1,267, a median household income of $51,354, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Independence averages 24.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches
with about 41.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Independence, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54747.
The population of Independence, Wisconsin is 1,267 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Independence: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $152,000, median household income $51,354, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Independence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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