1935 · Italian cemetery · Library of Congress
Independence’s story
Independence in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
IndependenceLA
A town of 2,207. Safer than 1% of U.S. towns.
Photo: DwayneP · CC BY 3.0
Population
2,207
−1.8% since 2010
Typical home
$198K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
30.0
years
Jobs based here
763
Balanced
What makes Independence stand out
The 2 things Independence does most differently from other towns.
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Weather
Forecast →76°
Clear
H 0° · L 73°
Local news
All →- Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for parts of IndependenceWWLTV.com · Sep 28
- 1 killed, 1 wounded in drive-by shooting in Independence, Tangipahoa sheriff saysfox8live.com · Sep 14
- Drive-by shooting near Independence leaves 1 dead, 1 injured: deputiesWWLTV.com · Sep 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Independence. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 1% of U.S. towns
Independence reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.
D−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Independence18.7
Louisiana4.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Independence38
Louisiana18.6
U.S.15.5
1st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
9th
percentile among LA towns
31
violent crimes reported in 2025
63
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Independence beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better20 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Independence | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 28.6% | 22.5% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 21.3% | 16.8% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15.6% | 12.4% |
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
1.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
33rd
percentile among LA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
94risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
27
paid flood claims since 1979
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Independence has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–64°
Spring56–79°
Summer71–91°
Fall56–80°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 7
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Independence
Most working residents leave Independence for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Hammond (15%), Amite City (11%) and Baton Rouge (8%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Independence4%
Hammond15%
Amite City11%
Baton Rouge8%
New Orleans4%
24 mi
median commute distance
763
jobs based in Independence
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Independence home is worth about $198K
The typical Independence home is worth about $198,000, up 3.6% in a year, 9% below the Louisiana typical home.
$198KZillow home value
Typical home value
Independence$198K
Louisiana$217K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Independence’s public schools outperform 54% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Independence’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Leadership Academy | PK–6 | 548 | C− |
| Mater Dolorosa Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 163 | |
| Independence High Magnet | 7–12 | 490 | C− |
| TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center | 11–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Famous people from Independence
13 notable people were born in Independence.
About Independence
Town in Louisiana, United States
Independence, originally known as Uncle Sam, is a town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,665 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hammond MSA.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,635
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- ZIP code
- 70443
- Area code
- 985
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