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Evansville, IN

Evansville is a city in and the county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. With a population of 118,414 at the 2020 census, it is Indiana's third-most populous city after Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, the most populous city in Southern Indiana, and the 249th-most populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Evansville metropolitan area, a hub of commercial, medical, and cultural activity of southwestern Indiana and the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area, which is home to over 911,000 people. The 38th parallel north crosses the north side of the city and is marked on Interstate 69 immediately north of its junction with Indiana 62 within the city's east side.

Situated on an oxbow in the Ohio River, the city is often referred to as the "Crescent Valley" or "River City". Early French explorers named it La Belle Rivière ("The Beautiful River"). The area has been inhabited by various indigenous cultures for millennia, dating back at least 10,000 years. Angel Mounds was a permanent settlement of the Mississippian culture from AD 1000 to around AD 1400. The European-American city was founded in 1812.

Evansville anchors a regional economic hub based primarily on trade, transportation, and utilities; professional and business services; education and health services; government; leisure and hospitality; and manufacturing. Two NYSE-listed companies (Berry Global and OneMain Financial) are headquartered in Evansville, and three companies traded on NASDAQ (Escalade, Old National Bank, and Shoe Carnival) are also headquartered in Evansville.

The Evansville metropolitan area, the 142nd largest in the United States, includes three Indiana counties (Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick) and two Kentucky counties (Henderson, and Webster). The metropolitan area does not include Owensboro, Kentucky, which is an adjacent metropolitan area about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Evansville. This area is sometimes referred to as "Kentuckiana", although it is usually referred to as the “tri-state" by the local media. According to the 2010 census, Evansville has an area of 44.622 square miles (115.57 km²), of which 44.15 square miles (114.35 km²) (or 98.94%) is land and 0.472 square miles (1.22 km²) (or 1.06%) is water.

Evansville is served by several healthcare facilities, with notable institutions such as Deaconess Health System and St. Vincent Evansville Hospital, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. Join local health and wellness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include BFit, Westside Fitness, and 517 Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Evansville, such as the Howell Wetlands and Wesselman Woods. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Evansville, IN are Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Gardens, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, and Angel Mounds State Historic Site.

Population: 115,395 (2024). ZIP code: 47708. Area codes: 812, 930. Elevation: 387 feet. Area: 47.85 sq mi (123.93 km²).

FAQs

What is Evansville, IN famous for?

Evansville is home to Bally's Evansville, the state's first casino; Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, one of the state's oldest and largest zoos; and the sports tourism industry. The city has several notable educational institutions. The University of Evansville is a private school on the city's east side, while the University of Southern Indiana is a larger public institution just outside the city's westside limits.

Is Evansville, IN a nice place to live?

Living in Evansville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Evansville, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Evansville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Evansville are above average.

Is Evansville, IN expensive to live in?

Evansville, Indiana's cost of living is 7% lower than the national average. Evansville's housing expenses are 26% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 10% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 1% lower than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Evansville

Deaconess Health System 

St. Vincent Evansville Hospital

BFit

Westside Fitness 

517 Fitness

Howell Wetlands 

Wesselman Woods

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Gardens

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Niche

Payscale

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