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Evansville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Henderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
116,441 Population 2,459/sq mi density
$52,251 Median Income $31,236 per capita
$129,100 Home Value $194,790 Zillow
$949 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
613 Violent Crime/100K 4,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,251 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,100 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
613 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Evansville enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area44.6 sq mi (115.6 km²)
Population Density2,459/sq mi
Coordinates37.9877°N, 87.5347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 60 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 60 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 20 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 59 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 93 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 9 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 103 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 99 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 59 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 59 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 61 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 79 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 58 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 89 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 59 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 99 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 132 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,078 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 69 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 30 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 53 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 96 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 28 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 93 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 96 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 87 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 93 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 97 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 94 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 97 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Evansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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