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Evansville, MN


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Evansville, Minnesota

Evansville, Minnesota, in Douglas county, is 79 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 137 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 566 residents.

The People and Families of Evansville

In Evansville, about 47% of adults are married. People in Evansville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Evansville than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Evansville had a median family income of $36,364.

Evansville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Evansville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Evansville. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Evansville, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Evansville it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Evansville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEvansville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Evansville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Evansville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Evansville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Evansville, MN

Comparing Evansville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built66
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