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Independence, WI

Independence, WI.

Population: 2,690 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$246,502
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+26.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$246,502
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, landslide, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.5 in
Annual snowfall
43.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Independence Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-105 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$3,335
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,295
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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