Independence, Utah

About Independence

Set in the central part of Utah, Independence is a tiny community counting 108 people who proudly call it home.

Independence holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 30.62 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 4 residents per square mile.

📰 Independence News Today

• Spending Independence Day at a Utah State Park? Come back August 3-6 for Free! Utah State Parks (.gov) · Jun 25
• Rare copy of Declaration of Independence displayed at Marriott Library FOX 13 News Utah · Jul 2
• Hill AFB, Utah ANG to conduct statewide flyover for 'Freedom 250' celebration af.mil · Jun 22
• Utah National Guard joins communities statewide to mark America’s 250th Independence Day DVIDS · Jun 7
• Orem festival recreates first Declaration of Independence printing with authentic machine KUTV · Jul 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Independence Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the Utah one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Independence

• Lodgepole Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Independence

🏘️ Nearby Communities