Independence is located in Trempealeau county Wisconsin with a geographic area of 4.2 square miles. The total population in Independence is 1,342 with 47.6% male and 52.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 10.7% of the population, under age 18 equal 24.7% of the population and over age 65 is 18.1% of the population. The median household income is $43,967, per capita income is $24,294. There are a total of 585 housing units with 54.2% owner occupied. Education includes 48.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 10.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Independence in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 17 degrees.
