IndependenceMS
A town of 133.
133 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Independence’s report card
Now in Independence
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Perfect Sunday in Independence
I was just thinking about how great it is to live in a place where almost everyone owns their home, it really gives our community a sense of…
Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Independence. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Independence
Most working residents leave Independence for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (19%), Hernando (11%) and Olive Branch (11%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Independence has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Independence is
Independence beats the Mississippi average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Independence | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7.5% |
Moderate risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
100% 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
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
Independence is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. The settlement is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Cockrum and 11 miles (18 km) east of Coldwater along Mississippi Highway 305. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 200.
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- Population
- 200
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 361 ft
- ZIP code
- 38638