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Evansville, IL

Evansville, IL.

Population: 1,660 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Evansville, IL is $148,168 — up 1.0% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$148,168

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$148,168
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$158,247
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Evansville Attendance Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Riverveiw Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-107 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,930
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
35.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,323
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EvansvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$148,168$195,432$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,930$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Evansville, IL?
$148,168.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Evansville, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Evansville, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Evansville, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Evansville, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Evansville, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Evansville, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Evansville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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