Evansville, WI

Evansville, Wisconsin

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.

The People and Families of Evansville

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Evansville Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Evansville, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Evansville Almanac

Evansville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Evansville Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Evansville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Evansville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Evansville High Schools (2004)

EVANSVILLE HI
640 S 5TH ST
608-882-4600
Serves 499 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Evansville Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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