Independence County is located in the state of Arkansas. With an area of 771 square miles, Independence County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 3,423 inhabitants. Independence County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Batesville, with a population of 23,892.

Independence County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Independence County residents is $31,676, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Arkansas. In keeping with this, the average home value in Independence County is $57,755, slightly above the state average of $68,421.    Continued below...