Evansville, IN โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Vanderburgh County ยท Indiana

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Evansville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Evansville
National Avg
Indiana Avg
Population: 73Income: 35Home Value: 13Safety: 99Education: 22Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

116,441

2023 ACS

Median Income

$52,251

2023

Median Home Value

$129,100

2023

Median Rent

$949

2023

Median Age

38.1

Unemployment

5.3%

Cost of Living Index

86.2

100 = national avg

Evansville is a city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, with a population of 116,441 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Evansville is one of the communities in Indiana.

The median household income in Evansville is $52,251, and the median home value is $129,100. The cost of living index is 86.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $949 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 38.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

116,441

Male

56,890

48.9%

Female

59,551

51.1%

Median Age

38.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.4%

High School or Higher

39.1%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

5.4%

Married

33.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.383

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

77.1%

Foreign Born

3.9%

White
77.1%
Black
13.5%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More
5.8%
Other
1.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.0%

4,646 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,927 (63.0%)
Puerto Rican
203 (4.4%)
Cuban
128 (2.8%)
Dominican
41 (0.9%)
Salvadoran
332 (7.1%)
Guatemalan
276 (5.9%)
Colombian
39 (0.8%)
Honduran
223 (4.8%)
Ecuadorian
18 (0.4%)
Peruvian
12 (0.3%)
Other Hispanic
447 (9.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
121 (9.0%)
Chinese
479 (35.8%)
Filipino
340 (25.4%)
Vietnamese
137 (10.2%)
Korean
99 (7.4%)
Japanese
34 (2.5%)
Pakistani
19 (1.4%)
Cambodian
18 (1.3%)
Thai
41 (3.1%)
Taiwanese
35 (2.6%)
Other Asian
19 (1.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
14 (3.2%)
Samoan
76 (17.6%)
Marshallese
295 (68.4%)
Other Pacific Islander
46 (10.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
366 (101.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

109,407

English Only

95.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,969 speakers

Limited English

1.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,969 (2.7%)
Other Asian
434 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
382 (0.3%)
Chinese
380 (0.3%)
Arabic
299 (0.3%)
German
262 (0.2%)
Tagalog
231 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
199 (0.2%)
Other Languages
133 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
101 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.0%

Limited English Proficiency

1.9%

Spanish
41.5% limited English
Other Asian
27.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
72.8% limited English
Chinese
54.7% limited English
Arabic
16.4% limited English
German
7.3% limited English
Tagalog
43.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
6.5% limited English
Other Languages
12.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
52.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

6,281

5.4% of population

Disability Rate

21.8%

1,367 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$37,815

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
15.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.0%
Vietnam
38.4%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
2.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.6%
35-54
22.8%
55-64
16.4%
65-74
30.1%
75+
23.1%

Male Veterans

5,857

93.2%

Female Veterans

424

6.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$37,815

Non-Veteran Income

$32,022

Difference

$5,793

18.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,367

Without Disability

4,914

Disability Rate

21.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

75,252

#1 Ancestry

German

22.1% (25,729)

#2 Ancestry

English

11.5% (13,381)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

11.2% (12,989)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.1%
English
11.5%
Irish
11.2%
American
5.6%
European
1.9%
Scottish
1.9%
Polish
1.8%
French
1.7%
Italian
1.6%
Dutch
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Swedish
0.4%
Norwegian
0.4%
British
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Arab
0.2%
Swiss
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

52,284

Family Households

28,252

54.0%

Married Couples

17,257

33.0%

Non-Family Households

24,032

46.0%

Single Mother Households

7,924

15.2%

Single Father Households

3,071

5.9%

Living Alone

19,985

38.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

21,673

In Married Couple

11,565

53.4%

With Single Mother

7,653

35.3%

With Single Father

2,455

11.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,427

Married Couple Income

$78,058

Single Mother Income

$36,509

Single Father Income

$54,577

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,202

Grandparents Responsible

1,031

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$52,251

-29% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,236

-16% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.6%

+37% vs national

Gini Index

0.4506

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.3%

+1% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.6%

of households

How Evansville Compares

Evansville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Evansville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.5%
$25-50K
27.2%
$50-75K
21.5%
$75-100K
12.5%
$100-150K
12.2%
$150-200K
3.4%
$200K+
2.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

+17% vs IN avg

Labor Force

59,409

Employed

56,276

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.1

Work from Home

5.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

86.2

100 = national avg

-13.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,912

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$89,611

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
86.8
Food
89.9
Transportation
79.8
Healthcare
91.9
Utilities
91.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$860

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,113

per month

The median household income in Evansville, IN is $52,251, which is 28.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,236. The poverty rate of 18.6% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4506, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 59,409. 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 5.2% working from home. About 78.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 86.2, which is 13.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 86.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,912 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$150,000

Median List Price

$159,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$123

Days on Market

26

Active Inventory

310

Months of Supply

3.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$191,901

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,015

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.2%
Listings with Price Drops
34.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 2.5%List Price โ†‘ 11.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

91

New Listings

130

Pending Sales

152

Homes Sold โ†“ 28.9%New Listings โ†“ 7.1%Pending โ†‘ 0.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$123

Median List $/SF

$131

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 7.0%List $/SF โ†‘ 18.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Evansville, IN? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Evansville, IN metro area, home prices have risen 283.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 94.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 80.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 46.5%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Evansville, IN housing market rather than Evansville alone.

40yr โ†‘ 283.4%20yr โ†‘ 94.7%10yr โ†‘ 80%5yr โ†‘ 46.5%2yr โ†‘ 9.5%Q1 1981 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Evansville, IN

Evansville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Evansville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$129,100

Median Rent

$949

Total Housing Units

58,785

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

53.9%

Renter Occupied

46.1%

Median Property Tax

$1,097

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$878

Housing Types

Single Family
66.9%
Multi-Family
32.1%
Mobile Home
1.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,097

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.85%

of home value

Median Home Value

$129,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,324

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,097) by the median home value ($129,100). In Evansville, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.85%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Evansville, IN is $150,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 26 days on the market. 15.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $123. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,015/month. About 53.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 58,785 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,097. The effective tax rate is 0.85%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

12.12

per 1,000 residents

+366% vs national

Property Crime Rate

36.79

per 1,000 residents

+114% vs national

Total Crimes

5,608

2024

Violent Clearance

57%

cases solved

Property Clearance

15%

cases solved

YoY Change

+6.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Evansville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Evansville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Evansville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 105.9%Property โ†“ 28.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Evansville police solve 117% of murder cases but only 14% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent120.10116.7%
RapeViolent990.8652.5%
RobberyViolent650.5724.6%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,20710.5358.3%
BurglaryProperty5905.1514.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty3,23528.2114.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3933.4316.5%

Evansville, IN reported 1,390 violent crimes and 4,218 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 12.12 per 1,000 residents is 366.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 57% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,235 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 29.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,3904,21812.1236.79
20231,3074,19011.3736.45
20228354,3587.2237.66
20218794,3027.4336.38
20201,1974,26710.1736.24
20197214,9176.1341.78
20186765,3015.6944.63
20178275,9796.9350.09
20167625,8816.3549.05
20157096,1625.8951.17

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

91.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

90.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

48.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

86.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$19.9M

Individual Assistance

$6.0M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $19.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’FloodJul 2025$337Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$14.5M$3.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2018$474K$96K
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormApr 2014$81Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2011$1.4Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormMar 2009$1.8Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2008$664K$2K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2006โ€”$1.8M
Tornado and Severe Storms โ†’TornadoNov 2005$455K$456K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJan 2005โ€”$76K
Snow โ†’SnowstormJan 2005$145Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$24K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2003โ€”$61K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormSep 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1991โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

820

Total Claims Paid

$7,457,956

Avg Claim Payout

$9,095

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

10

Federal Funding

$1,085,467

Properties Protected

42

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.40

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$626,558
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$82,191
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$0
103.2: Feasibility, Engineering, and Design Studies - Safe Rooms; 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$0
103.2: Feasibility, Engineering, and Design Studies - Safe Rooms; 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Evansville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 820 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $19,852,667 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,955,278 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.9%

4.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.0%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.9%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.8%

Mobility

16.8%

Cognitive

17.6%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Evansville has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Evansville State Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Evansville State Hospital2.3 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
The Women'S Hospital10.5 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Brentwood Meadows Llc10.5 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Deaconess Henderson Hospital13.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Warrick15.9 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

195,334

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
EVANSVILLE WATER UTILITY182,4440
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC.12,8900

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

5

Total COโ‚‚e

191.8K MT

Top Emitter

Indiana Gas Company

70.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Indiana Gas Company
Centerpoint Energy Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems70,461
Azteca Milling - Evansville
Gruma Corp
Other43,899
Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
Centerpoint Energy Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems38,115
Laubscher Meadows Landfill
Republic Services Inc
Waste20,511
Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company
Centerpoint Energy Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems18,834

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 191.8K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-24% vs national

Drive Alone

78.5%

-0% vs national

Public Transit

1.0%

+14% vs national

Work From Home

5.2%

-44% vs national

Carpool

10.4%

Walk / Bike

3.7%

combined

How Evansville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

17

2023

6-Year Avg

13

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

5

Nighttime

7

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231717015
20221313021
20211414051
20201114001
201988001
20181414250

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Evansville, IN is 18 minutes, which is 24.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 78.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.2% work from home, which is below the IN state average of 5.6%. Public transit is used by 1.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.4% of workers carpool. 3.1% walk to work. 0.5% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 17 traffic fatalities from 17 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.5%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

52,284

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.5%
Cellular Data Plan
80.3%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.9%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.7%

of households

Tablet

53.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.7%
Smartphone
88.3%
Desktop / Laptop
70.7%
Tablet
53.8%
Smartphone Only
15.2%
No Computer
6.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.8ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.4ยข

per kWh

-8% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.2ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$133

residential

-6% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Evansville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

195,334

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EVANSVILLE WATER UTILITYCommunitySurface water182,4440
GERMAN TOWNSHIP WATER DISTRICT INC.CommunityPurchased surface water12,8900

88.8% of households in Evansville have broadband internet access. 73.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 15.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 195,334 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Evansville.

Election Overview

Source: Vanderburgh County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

31,727

43.0%

GOP Votes

41,056

55.6%

Total Votes

73,794

Margin

R+12.6%

Shift from 2020

R+3.1pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+12.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202431,72741,05673,79443.0%55.6%R+12.6
202034,41541,84477,66244.3%53.9%R+9.6
201628,29640,42271,95739.3%56.2%R+16.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Vanderburgh County recorded 73,794 total votes. Republicans won the county with 55.6% of the vote compared to 43.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+12.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Vanderburgh County has shifted 4.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,043

Total Assets

$6.1B

Total Income

$4.0B

Per 10K Residents

89.6

nonprofits

+98.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

186

Median Assets

$578K

Oldest Active

1914

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Philanthropy
126
Religion
110
Education
81
Human Services
79
Recreation & Sports
77
Arts & Culture
48
Youth Development
32
Health Care
28
Community Improvement
28
Mental Health
20
Animal-Related
18
Crime & Legal
18
Public Safety
13
Public Benefit
12
Housing & Shelter
11
Environment
9
International
8
Employment
5
Food & Agriculture
5
Voluntary Health
4
Civil Rights
4
Unknown
4
Medical Research
2
Science & Tech
1
80.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.9B of $6.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Evansville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$2.9B$2.3B1938
DEACONESS HEALTH SYSTEM INCHealth Care$691.4M$398.1M1982
UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLEEducation$380.2M$141.3M1943
DEACONESS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES ILLINOIS INCHealth Care$251.4M$133.3M2018
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA FOUNDATION INCEducation$205.0M$52.1M1969
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INCPhilanthropy$149.0M$42.5M1991
WELBORN BAPTIST FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$96.4M$13.6M1998
DEACONESS CLINIC INCHealth Care$95.6M$170.9M2010
ALINE AND EDGAR IGLEHEART FOUNDATION INCEnvironment$88.0M$24.7M2015
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INCHuman Services$59.5M$16.8M1942
EVANSVILLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INCEmployment$52.4M$20.7M1942
DEACONESS HEALTH KENTUCKY INCHealth Care$42.6M$10.1M2021
KOCH FOUNDATION INCโ€”$42.4M$13.5M1947
WILLIAM E SCHMIDT FOUNDATION INCEducation$34.4M$10.0M1993
WILLIAM LANT RIDGWAY CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$33.4M$25.2M2013
EASTER SEALS SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INCORPORATEDHuman Services$31.0M$5.0M2017
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EVANSVILLE INCโ€”$27.5M$4.6M1960
EVANSVILLE BROWNFIELDS CORPCommunity Improvement$26.2M$4K2004
ADVANTIX DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$23.5M$22.6M2014
EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCEArts & Culture$22.4M$3.3M1943
FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH INCYouth Development$21.8M$4.7M1996
EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION INCโ€”$19.8M$10.7M1951
CRESCENT CRESLINE WABASH PLASTICS FOUNDATION INCโ€”$19.2M$13.7M1987
DEACONESS SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS INCHealth Care$18.8M$21.1M2020
GOOD SAMARITAN HOME INCโ€”$17.4M$553K1969
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$16.8M$10.2M1987
EASTER SEALS REHABILITATION CENTER INCHealth Care$16.7M$20.7M1965
SOUTHWESTERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE INCMental Health$16.6M$28.0M1974
HOLIDAY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION INCโ€”$15.9M$15.1M1975
SOUTHWESTERN HEALTHCARE INCโ€”$15.3M$7.5M2008
CECIL A AND MABEL LENE HAMMAN FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$15.1M$462K2008
SOL AND ARLENE BRONSTEIN FOUNDATION IIโ€”$14.8M$11.2M1983
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM OF EVANSVILLE AND VANDERBURGH COUNTYHuman Services$13.5M$17.0M1971
ALAN W SHARON A BRAUN FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$12.2M$7.8M2012
OLD NATIONAL BANK FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$12.2M$4.5M2007
DEACONESS VNA PLUS LLCHealth Care$12.0M$5.2M2014
CITY OF EVANSVILLE ENDOWMENT FUND INCCommunity Improvement$11.1M$1.4M1999
TRI STATE FOOD BANK INCโ€”$10.7M$32.3M1982
FIRST MIDWEST CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$10.7M$4.9M2009
ECHO HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$10.4M$4.1M1993
JOHN B GOODRICH CHARITABLE TRUST NECTโ€”$10.2M$2.8M1970
DEACONESS ILLINOIS CLINIC INCHealth Care$10.0M$7.2M2025
ECHO COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INCโ€”$9.8M$14.9M1991
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INCPhilanthropy$9.7M$4.4M1959
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE OHIO VALLEY INCHealth Care$9.3M$2.3M2007
UNITED METHODIST YOUTH HOME INCHuman Services$9.0M$3.1M1979
YOUTH FIRST INCMental Health$8.9M$10.5M1998
EVANSVILLE PROTESTANT HOME INCHuman Services$8.7M$10.6M1945
JOHN & WILMA BOLDDEN TRPhilanthropy$8.7M$7.0M2024
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INCInternational$8.2M$7.8M1994

Evansville, IN has 1,043 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $6.1B. The most common category is Philanthropy & Grantmaking, with 126 organizations. 186 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 89.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1914.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

895

Total Approved

$345.0M

Jobs Supported

9,078

Per 10K Residents

76.9

SBA loans

+17.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

109

Top Lender

German American Bank

141 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)87% of all loans

Loans

779

Total Amount

$275.1M

Avg Loan

$353,119

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$208.1M(76%)

Jobs Supported

7,785

50413% of all loans

Loans

116

Total Amount

$69.9M

Avg Loan

$602,681

Median Loan

$339,000

7(a) โ€” 87%504 โ€” 13%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

198

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$118.9M

34% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$600,702

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services139 loans
NAICS 72
$96.6M
Other Services97 loans
NAICS 81
$28.4M
Retail Trade75 loans
NAICS 45
$17.4M
Retail Trade67 loans
NAICS 44
$17.3M
Construction67 loans
NAICS 23
$19.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Sam Tucker Llc6$6.0M
Sigma Equipment, Inc.4$5.4M
Kinship Hospitality, Llc1$5.0M
Hyatt Place Evansville1$5.0M
Shiv Shakti Hospitality Inc1$5.0M
Air Docs Llc1$5.0M
Cloud Defensive Llc2$5.0M
Boone Funeral Home of Evansville Inc.2$4.6M
Azimuth Custom Extrusions Llc3$4.6M
Priyansu Hotels Llc1$4.4M

Evansville, IN has received 895 SBA loans totaling $345.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 779 loans (87% of the total), supporting 7,785 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 116 loans totaling $69.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Evansville is German American Bank with 141 loans. That works out to 76.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

10

Total Population

189,018

Avg Median Income

$63,938

Avg Home Value

$174,370

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
476105,695$74,556$161,500$94235.9
47708636$55,436$241,400$1,1540.6
4771018,802$45,324$131,700$8578.6
4771130,793$65,398$156,200$98216.5
4771224,999$64,285$173,500$93362.7
477139,930$37,448$85,200$9315.0
4771433,148$54,614$124,800$9518.0
4771528,476$59,821$191,900$1,00922.0
4772017,103$76,968$206,800$1,01955.6
4772519,436$105,528$270,700$1,63255.1

Evansville, IN has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 189,018. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $63,938. The average median home value is $174,370. The average median monthly rent is $1,041.

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