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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,841 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,299 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,298 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,943 |
| County GDP | $10,849M |
| Restaurants | 389 |
| Healthcare | 357 |
| Retail | 495 |
| Manufacturing | 208 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| Census Median | $256,900 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $353,883 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $941 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 357 |
| Total Violent | 38.9/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.4/100K |
| Assault | 19.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,728.8/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 388.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,340.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 19.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7781°N, 89.2960°W |
| County FIPS | 55105 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,585/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 357 |
| Restaurants | 389 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |