Evansville is a small town of 5,720 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $83,431
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Evansville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
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: 91.4
Evansville's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Evansville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Evansville, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$236,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$799
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,431
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Evansville's violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.9 /100k
Property Crime
1385.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Evansville is served primarily by Evansville Community School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Evansville, WI
National Avg
School District
Evansville Community School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Evansville sees average highs of 27.2°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Evansville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Evansville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $236,500 and median rent is $799/month.
Evansville's violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1385.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Evansville are operated by Evansville Community School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Evansville, WI has a population of 5,720, a median household income of $83,431, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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 27.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches
with about 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Evansville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53536.
The population of Evansville, Wisconsin is 5,720 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Evansville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $236,500, median household income $83,431, crime index 54 (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.
