IndependenceUT
A town of 102, settled in 2008.
Is Independence a good place to live?
56% of the land in Independence is conserved, above both Utah’s towns (3.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, at 10,303 acres with 15.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Independence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
102 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
Who provides power, water and the rest in Independence, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Independence.
Independence has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
Independence’s concentration of trails is 0.5 miles per square mile, below the Utah town median (1.1) and near the median of U.S. towns (0.4). 16 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest | 15.7 mi | 10,303 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Independence has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from avalanches
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Independence than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fewer adults under 35 in Independence than across Utah
45% of Independence adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (26% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (12% statewide). Also worth knowing: the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Independence at 102 residents, down 16% since 2020.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Independence | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.5% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.5% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.9% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 19% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.6% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.9% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.7% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.1% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.6% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 39.3% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.4% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Independence stands out in Utah and nationally: a typical July afternoon there is cooler
Independence has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 16° and about 97 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults feel lonely in Independence than in most of Utah or the rest of the country
For adults in Independence, the share who have been diagnosed with depression is 22%. Only 4 of the 119 Utah towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Independence. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Independence is ahead of Utah on 14 and behind on 6.
| Independence | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 33% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 11% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 35% |
| 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% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Rice–Eccles Stadium and 53 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Independence. Close and well known come first.
38 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
18 mi Ski areaDeer Valley Resort351 runs · 3,110 ft vertical
22 mi Stadium & arenaLaVell Edwards Stadium25 mi Theme parkEvermore Park
21 mi Ski areaPark City Mountain Resort393 runs · 3,100 ft vertical
19 mi MountainMount TimpanogosPhoto credits
Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · LaVell Edwards Stadium: The original uploader was Bobak at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Park City Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Timpanogos: Eric Ward from Provo, UT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Everything we know about Independence
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Independence; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Independence residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
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
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7,073 ft
- Area code
- 435
Questions about Independence
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Independence, UT a good place to live?
Independence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.