IndependenceIN
A town of 20, settled in 1832.
Is Independence a good place to live?
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
27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Independence, against 26% in Indiana’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. Among adults here, 42% have obesity.
| 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.