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Independence, Wisconsin

city · Trempealeau County

At a glance

1,462
Population
$166,000
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$241,777
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$911/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$58,000
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
87.4%
Homes with broadband
99.62%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost21% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates89.6%
College graduates12.4%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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