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Living in Independent Hill

Independent Hill is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Its population was 10,165 at the end of 2020. The city faced an unemployment rate of 2.08% at the end of 2024. Independent Hill was home to 1,545 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Independent Hill?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Independent Hill.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Independent Hill yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,980 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

15.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,545 people of 10,165 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Independent Hill is 2.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Independent Hill 2.1%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.08 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Independent Hill. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Independent Hill. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Independent Hill's nearest airport was IAD, 34 km away and offered 126 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count126 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km34 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Independent Hill. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Independent Hill.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 0.5°C in January to 25.9°C in July. Independent Hill's monthly precipitation totalled 67.6 mm in January and 117.9 mm in July.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Independent Hill average monthly precipitation, mm030609012068609180929011810887858085JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 24.43 · Feb 24.49 · Mar 27.1 · Apr 34.99 · May 33.7 · Jun 38.04 · Jul 41.18 · Aug 40.43 · Sep 37.31 · Oct 36.5 · Nov 26.93 · Dec 24.25 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -16.56 · Feb -18.84 · Mar -18.07 · Apr -5.22 · May 0.12 · Jun 7.13 · Jul 10.88 · Aug 12.32 · Sep 4.94 · Oct -2.18 · Nov -6.62 · Dec -13.52 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 0.5 · Feb 1.83 · Mar 6.51 · Apr 12.82 · May 18.22 · Jun 23.31 · Jul 25.95 · Aug 25.14 · Sep 21.13 · Oct 14.25 · Nov 7.72 · Dec 2.8 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 67.56 · Feb 59.94 · Mar 90.93 · Apr 80.26 · May 92.2 · Jun 89.66 · Jul 117.9 · Aug 107.7 · Sep 87.12 · Oct 84.58 · Nov 79.76 · Dec 84.58 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Dripping Springs10,165 residentsNantucket10,166 residentsWaldwick borough10,164 residentsGroton10,160 residentsDade City10,173 residentsMooresville10,173 residents

Population and city profile

Independent Hill covered an area of 23.1 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 470.3 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Independent Hill residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.8%Foreign residents15.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area23.08 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share14.24 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,545 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density470.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population10,165 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20209Official

Is Independent Hill a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 28–50%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student33%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Retirement32%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 18–46%
Foreign residents1,545 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population10,165 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,980 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.08 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area23.08 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Independent Hill when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Independent Hill part of Washington, D.C.?

Independent Hill belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Washington, D.C.; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 45.2 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Metro Member Of. Source6

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Independent Hill?

The unemployment rate is 2.08 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Independent Hill?

The published population is 10,165 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Independent Hill?

1,545 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Independent Hill a good place to live?

Independent Hill may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Independent Hill part of Washington, D.C.?

Independent Hill belongs to the same official metropolitan area as Washington, D.C.; that does not by itself make it an administrative part of the hub. It is about 45.2 km away by straight-line distance.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Independent Hill, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/independent-hill/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Independent Hill, United States: rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/independent-hill/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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