IndependenceIN
Today 20 people live in this town, first settled in 1832.
Is Independence a good place to live?
Independence’s midpoint age is 53.8 years, above both the Indiana town median (39.4 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 594 in Indiana we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Independence. Independence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
20 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Independence: who provides what
Independence is unincorporated, so Warren County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Independence.
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Independence’s year
The range runs from 18° on a January night to 84° on a July afternoon, with about 23 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards: low risk in Independence, mostly inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Independence, 48% come from inland flooding and 23% from cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in two thirds of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Independence is
Among adults in Independence, 19% report frequent mental distress. The share of adults in Independence who have obesity: 42%.
| Independence | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| What stands out | Independence | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.3% | 15.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Ross–Ade Stadium and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Independence. Close and well known come first.
15 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
21 mi State parkProphetstown State Park31 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal38 mi Theme parkIndiana Beach
31 mi State parkTurkey Run State Park
15 mi MuseumSamaraPhoto credits
Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Turkey Run State Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Samara: Tim Musson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Everything we know about Independence
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Independence
About 0 of every 100 Independence residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Independence
Census-designated place in Warren County, Indiana, United States
Independence is a census-designated place in Warren Township, Warren County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Independence had a population of 79.
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- Established
- 1832
- Elevation
- 551 ft
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Independence
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Independence, IN a good place to live?
Independence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.