Evansville is a small town of 659 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $48,750
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Evansville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.8
Evansville's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Evansville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Evansville, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$664
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Evansville's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.1 /100k
Property Crime
694.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Evansville is served primarily by BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Evansville, MN
National Avg
School District
BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Evansville sees average highs of 19.0°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Evansville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Evansville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,100 and median rent is $664/month.
Evansville's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 694.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Evansville are operated by BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Evansville, MN has a population of 659, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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 19.0°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Evansville, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56326.
The population of Evansville, Minnesota is 659 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Evansville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $138,100, median household income $48,750, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
