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Evansville, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 41
Population116,441
Foreign Born2.6%
Population Density2,459people per mi²
Median Age38.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Evansville, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $25k$37k
Luxury $92k+$143k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$169k+
Affordability Ratio

142%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
9

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

2.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

13 within 20 miles

1.4mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

136.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Evansville, IN

2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 1 mi
Camping7Nearest 7.4 mi
Marina2Nearest 3.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 1 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 16.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$52k+4.8%
30% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$260k
60% below US avg
College Educated
22.3%
36% below US avg
WFH
5.2%
64% below US avg
Homeownership
53.9%
18% below US avg
Median Home
$129k
54% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 70% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
41.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+16.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+49.6%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k Residents69% above state avg
Robbery
0.59 / 1k Residents160% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
9.48 / 1k Residents438% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
3.78 / 1k Residents218% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
23.91 / 1k Residents244% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.44 / 1k Residents90% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Evansville, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season222 days295 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.3"
Elevation400 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B
Fair746 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,459/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Earthquake, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 442 mi · coast 504 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$96.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T11:04:13.000Z

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