Independence, Utah

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Population in 2022: 118 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Males: 60  (51.0%)
Females: 58  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,811
Independence:

$69,811
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,104

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $309,482
Independence:

$309,482
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $703,739; detached houses: $711,369
March 2022 cost of living index in Independence: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.0%

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  • Races in Independence, UT (2022)
    • 9593.1%White alone
    • 43.9%Two or more races
    • 22.0%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Italian (53.5%), European (18.6%), English (9.3%), Northern European (9.3%), Irish (4.7%), Welsh (2.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4958 feet

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

1.0%
Utah:

8.4%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (91.1 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (258.1 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (479.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Ballard, UT (1.9 miles ),
Roosevelt, UT (2.2 miles ),
Fort Duchesne, UT (2.2 miles ),
Randlett, UT (2.4 miles ),
Myton, UT (2.8 miles ),
Neola, UT (3.7 miles ),
Whiterocks, UT (3.9 miles ),
Bluebell, UT (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.25 N, Longitude: 109.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Independence, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Independence, UT in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Utah:

2.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.0. This is worse than average.

City:

97.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 7.51. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.51
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 41.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

41.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.85
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Independence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1684% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 300.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 330.8 miles away from Independence center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 398.9 miles away from Independence center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 180.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 118.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 451.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Uintah County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Landslides: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Independence:

  • UINTAH BASIN MED CTR DIALYSIS - ROOSEVELT (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)
  • UINTAH BASIN REHABILITATION AND SENIOR VILLA (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Independence:

  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 91 miles; Provo, UT; Full-time enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 95 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Western Wyoming Community College (about 100 miles; Rock Springs, WY; FT enrollment: 2,086)
  • Western Governors University (about 107 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Westminster College (about 107 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • University of Utah (about 107 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Snow College (about 107 miles; Ephraim, UT; FT enrollment: 3,224)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Hogsback Exclosure (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Barnes Reservoir (A), Center Creek Number One Reservoir (B), Center Creek Number Three Reservoir (C), Center Creek Number Two Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Crooked Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Uintah County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.2 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

80.4%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.8%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Independence:

Marital status in Independence, UT
  • Never married: 4.8%
  • Now married: 75.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Independence:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Independence, UT (based on Uintah County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other20,35848
Evangelical Protestant1,31111
Catholic1,2092
Mainline Protestant4504
None9,260-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

4.14 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Uintah County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Uintah County:

9.0%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Uintah County:

25.9%
Utah:

23.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Independence:

  • KNEU (1250 AM; 5 kW; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: COUNTRY GOLD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Independence:

  • KXRQ (94.3 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UINTA BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • KIFX (98.5 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: EVANS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLCY-FM (105.9 FM; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Independence:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • K23DR (Channel 23; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: DUCHESNE COUNTY)

Independence fatal accident list:

Nov 15, 2019 10:29 AM, Us-40, Lat: 40.369783, Lon: -111.292272, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 20, 2018 00:44 AM, Us-40, Lat: 40.345206, Lon: -111.266014, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 20, 2015 09:03 PM, Us-40, Lat: 40.406103, Lon: -111.311311, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 30, 2005 06:15 PM, Sr-40, Lat: 40.432480, Lon: -111.351870, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 2, 2005 03:04 PM, Sr-40, Lat: 40.408860, Lon: -111.315530, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jul 24, 2005 09:35 AM, Sr-40, Lat: 40.374330, Lon: -111.293720, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.7mTotal length
  • 11,920Total average daily traffic
  • 2,384Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,900Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Independence, UT
  • 52.0%Other fuel
  • 32.0%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Independence, UT
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Independence compared to Utah state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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