IndependenceIL
A town of 1,050. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes Independence stand out
The 2 things Independence does most differently from other towns.
1,050 people, and everyone knows the way
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Independence’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Independence. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Independence
Most working residents leave Independence for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (26%), Marion (10%) and Eldorado (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Independence beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Independence | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.8% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.8% | 10.3% |
Four seasons, hot summers
Independence has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
13.4% of Independence is conserved land
17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Independence for work
Where Independence’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Independence
Township in Illinois, United States
Independence Township is located in Saline County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,118 and it contained 478 housing units.
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- Population
- 1,182
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 374 ft