Evansville is a small town of 847 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,472
and a 11.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Evansville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Evansville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Evansville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.2
Evansville's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Evansville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Evansville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$702
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,472
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Evansville's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.6 /100k
Property Crime
308.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Evansville is served primarily by Sparta CUSD 140.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Evansville, IL
National Avg
School District
Sparta CUSD 140
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Evansville sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Evansville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Evansville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $702/month.
Evansville's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 308.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Evansville are operated by Sparta CUSD 140.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Evansville, IL has a population of 847, a median household income of $63,472, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Evansville averages 40.4°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Evansville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62242.
The population of Evansville, Illinois is 847 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Evansville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $63,472, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Evansville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
