Evansville, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Evansville is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,771. Residents earn $78,841 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,771 Population 1,585/sq mi density
$78,841 Median Income $40,299 per capita
$256,900 Home Value $353,883 Zillow
$941 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
39 Violent Crime/100K 1,729 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,841 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,841
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $256,900
9% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 39/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $941
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Evansville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,771
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,585/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,841
Per Capita$40,299
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$10,849M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,900
Rent$941
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$353,883

Crime

F
Violent39/100K
Property1,729/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary389/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation895 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute27 min
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Is Evansville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Evansville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Evansville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Evansville is $78,841, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Evansville is $256,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Evansville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 39 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,729 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Evansville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 35.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Evansville has a population of 5,771 with a density of 1,585 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

5,771
Total Population
1,585
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Evansville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Evansville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Evansville is $78,841, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Evansville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,841
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,299
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
IRS Avg AGI$69,298

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,943
County GDP$10,849M

Business (County)

Restaurants389
Healthcare357
Retail495
Manufacturing208

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Evansville is $256,900, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $941 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $353,883.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,900
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$353,883
Median List Price$450,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$450,000
$/Sq Ft$204
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops21.4%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$941
19% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,146
76% above US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
In Evansville, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Evansville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death8,626/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access87.8%
Healthcare Facilities357
Evansville has a violent crime rate of 39 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,729 per 100,000 (12% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Evansville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent38.9/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery19.4/100K
Assault19.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,728.8/100K
12% below US avg
Burglary388.5/100K
Theft1,340.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson19.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Evansville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall35.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation895 ft (273 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density1,585/sq mi
Coordinates42.7781°N, 89.2960°W
County FIPS55105
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.6%
D 52.9%

Winner: Democrat by 7.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.81
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,585/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities357
Restaurants389
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home8.5%

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