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Evansville, Wisconsin, in Rock county, is 15 miles NW of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 72 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Janesville - Beloit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Evansville is home to some 4,039 residents.
In Evansville, about 57% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, Evansville had a median family income of $58,451. More so than most places, the people in Evansville generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Evansville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Evansville was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Evansville, 90% 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.
Evansville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Evansville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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