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Independence, Louisiana

town · Tangipahoa Parish

At a glance

2,207
Population
$147,000
Median home value (all homes)
52% below U.S. median
$192,443
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$964/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$40,268
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
45.52%
Locations with fiber available
14.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing34% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates81.1%
College graduates14.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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