Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 533, settled in 1849.
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Evansville, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 10 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Evansville. Evansville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 321 in 1880, a peak of 863 in 1980, 547 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2020 and 4 maps from 1912 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Evansville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Evansville.
The typical Evansville home is worth about $148,000, down 1.5% in a year, 50% below the Illinois typical home. Evansville’s median rent is $791 a month, against $1,129 a month in Illinois’ towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Evansville | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $791 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by Sparta CUSD 140. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Attendance CenterLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 109 | C |
| Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 23 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Evansville for work: only 1% work in town. Evansville’s median household income is $66,000. The top destinations are Red Bud (13%), Chester (5%) and Ruma (5%).
| Evansville | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Evansville.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The July high in Evansville is 89°F. Evansville has chilly winters and warm summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Evansville beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 16% of Evansville adults smoke cigarettes.
| Evansville | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Evansville | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.8% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 16.3% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area | — | 34 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Evansville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
40 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
39 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
40 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
12 mi LandmarkFort de ChartresCahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort de Chartres: Kbh3rd, CC BY 3.0
None within 15 miles of Evansville; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Evansville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Evansville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Evansville is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States, on the banks of the Kaskaskia River. The population was 547 at the 2020 census.
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Evansville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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