New IndependenceMN
A town of 343.
343 people, and everyone knows the way
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Snowy winters, pleasant summers
New Independence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 56 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of New Independence
Most working residents leave New Independence for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Duluth (38%), Cloquet (12%) and Hermantown (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
New Independence’s public schools outperform 60% of Minnesota districts
The public schools New Independence’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary | PK–6 | 303 | B |
| South Ridge Secondary | 7–12 | 258 | C− |
How healthy New Independence is
New Independence beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | New Independence | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.3% | 85.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.6% | 5.4% |
8.5% of New Independence is conserved land
15 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverlands State Forest | 1.6 mi | 551 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
About New Independence
Township in Minnesota, United States
New Independence Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 33 (MN 33) are two of the main routes in the township. Other routes include Saint Louis County Highway 47 (Swan Lake Road). The unincorporated communities of Culver and Independence are located within New Independence Township. Independence is located 22 miles northwest of the city of Duluth; and 17 miles north of the city of Cloquet. South Ridge School is located within the southwest corner of the township.
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- Population
- 347
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,339 ft