At a Glance
Median Income
$57,415
$33,344 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
Zillow: $155,190
Median Rent
$945/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
378/100K
2,123/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Evansdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evansdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evansdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Evansdale residents earn a median household income of $57,415 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,344. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,947 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evansdale is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,190. Median rent is $945/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Evansdale reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,123/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Evansdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evansdale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,530
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,133/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,415
Per Capita$33,344
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$10,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$945
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$155,190
Housing Units2,310
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent378/100K
Property2,123/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault357/100K
Burglary610/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation838 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Evansdale was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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