At a Glance
Median Income
$78,841
$40,299 per capita
Home Value
$256,900
Zillow: $353,883
Median Rent
$941/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $78,841 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,299. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,943 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evansville is $256,900 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,883. Median rent is $941/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Evansville reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,729/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Evansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evansville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,771
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,585/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,841
Per Capita$40,299
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$10,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$256,900
Rent$941
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$353,883
Housing Units2,400
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property1,729/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary389/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Evansville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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