Independence, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
875 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,063 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$268,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$829 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
7
Bishop Urban Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
5
Bishop Urban Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 43
Feb 4 7 46
Mar 3 7 50
Apr 2 3 55
May 1 1 63
Jun 0 0 72
Jul 0 0 78
Aug 0 0 77
Sep 1 0 71
Oct 1 1 61
Nov 2 2 50
Dec 3 5 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Owens Valley High
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Owens Valley Elementary
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lo-Inyo Elementary
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Porterville College
70 miles, SW • 1.4 star
College of the Sequoias
71 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northern Inyo Hospital
38 miles, N • 3.2 star
Sierra View Medical Center
70 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
65 miles, N • 1 star
Meadows Field
108 miles, SW • 1 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
175 miles, W • 1 star
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