IndependenceUT
A town of 79, settled in 2008. Nearly 55.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Independence stand out
The thing Independence does most differently from other towns.
79 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Independence’s report card
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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.
Nearly a third of Independence is conserved land
16 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest | 15.7 mi | 10,303 |
High risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Independence has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 97 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Independence is
Independence beats the Utah average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Independence | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 7.2% |
About Independence
Town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
Independence is a town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States. Lying just east of U.S. Route 40 southeast of Heber City, Independence was incorporated in 2008 under a controversial, short-lived state law. The population was 121 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 2008
- Population
- 121
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,073 ft
- Area code
- 435