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Evansville, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Henderson County County
Evansville, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Evansville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Evansville residents earn a median household income of $52,251 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,236. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,442 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evansville is $129,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,790. Median rent is $949/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Evansville reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,178/100K. The murder rate is 9.4/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Evansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evansville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.