At a Glance
Median Income
$39,063
$29,040 per capita
Home Value
$145,000
Zillow: $277,353
Median Rent
$632/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evansville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evansville is $145,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,353. Median rent is $632/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
12.3% of adults in Evansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evansville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population631
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density809/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$29,040
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,000
Rent$632
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$277,353
Housing Units322
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,365 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Evansville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.