Evansville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
781 Population 989/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $28,801 per capita
$84,700 Home Value $146,992 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Evansville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$28,801 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
70% below
Zillow: $146,992
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Evansville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Evansville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
30%
Rent
67%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Evansville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Evansville residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,801. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Evansville is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,992. Median rent is $775/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

12.0% of adults in Evansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Evansville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population781
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$28,801
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$775
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$146,992
Housing Units389
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation449 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Evansville was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.