Evansville, Indiana
Evansville is a city of 116,116 people in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, founded in 1817.
Why visit Evansville
Townapedia lists 93 museums and landmarks, 83 parks and trails, 215 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ohio Street Bridge, Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing, USS LST-325 and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Evansville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Evansville
Evansville is a city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 118,414 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous city in Indiana (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.
From the Wikipedia article Evansville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Ohio Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridge in Evansville, Indiana, United States
Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing
Bridge · 5.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden
Zoo and aquarium · 3.8 mi
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks93
USS LST-325
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
1942 LST-1-class tank landing ship, later converted to a museum ship
610 Northwest Riverside Drive, Evansville
We-Su 10:00-16:00
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Multi-purpose auditorium and meeting space in Evansville, Indiana
300 Court Street, Evansville
Children's Museum of Evansville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Museum in Indiana, United States of America
Garvin Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
L. Puster and Company Furniture Manufactory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
324 Northwest 6th Street, Evansville
Reitz Home Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
112 Chestnut Street, Evansville
University of Evansville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Private university in Evansville, Indiana, United States
Victory Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Performing arts center (theater, concert hall) and former movie theater in Evansville, Indiana
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Willard Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Public library in Evansville, Indiana
Albion Flats
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Apartment building in Evansville, Indiana
Angel Mounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Indiana, a Native American complex of earthworks and a National Historic Landmark
August Kuehn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
81 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds83
Ford Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
1 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Evansville
Ellis Park Race Course
Sports field and stadium · 4.9 mi
3300 US 41 North, Henderson
Su 8:00-15:00; Mo-We 10:00-15:00; Th-Sa 8:00-17:00
71 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes215
2nd Language
Restaurant · Asian, American, Filipino, Thai, Japanese · 2.4 mi
401 Northwest 2nd Street, Evansville
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00
Bru Burger
Restaurant · Burger · 2.4 mi
222 Sycamore Street, Evansville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Cavanaugh's on the River
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.6 mi
421 Northwest Riverside Drive, Evansville
We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
China King
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
590 East Diamond Avenue
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
DiMaggio's Italian Pizza
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
DiMaggio's Italian Pizza is a premier pizza restaurant located in Evansville, IN, that has been serving the surrounding areas since...
3848 N First Ave, Evansville
Su 16:00-21:00, Mo closed, Tu-Fr 11:00-13:30, Sa 16:00-21:00
Grand Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
1356 North Green River Road
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Major Munch
Restaurant · Burger · 2.5 mi
101 Northwest 1st Street, Evansville
Mo 10:30-14:00; Tu-We 10:30-15:00; Th 10:30-16:00; Fr 10:30-19:00
Pangea Pizzaria Downtown
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
401 Northwest 2nd Street, Evansville
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00
The Deli
Restaurant · Dessert, Sandwich · 2.6 mi
421 Northwest Riverside Drive, Evansville
Mo-Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-03:00,07:00-24:00
Wayback Burgers
Restaurant · American, Burger · 1.4 mi
624 East Diamond Avenue
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-20:00
Wings Etc
Restaurant · American, Chicken · 1.4 mi
628 East Diamond Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Yak & Yeti Himalayan Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Indian · 2.7 mi
815 South Green River Road
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
203 more on the map.
Where to stay38
Churches and places of worship51
Zion Church Building
Church · 2.2 mi
415 Northwest 5th Street, Evansville
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare28
Active Chiropractic & Rehablitation Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
319 Northwest Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Evansville
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
516 Court Street, Evansville
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA Primary & Specialty Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
516 Court Street, Evansville
Map of Evansville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 39°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 40°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Evansville Museum (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vanderburgh County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Melody Hill 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Highland 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Newburgh 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Darmstadt 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Chandler 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Henderson 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Boonville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Haubstadt 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Fort Branch 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Mount Vernon 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville large monuments, Nyttend, Public domain
- Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville hillside looking down, Nyttend, Public domain
- Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville overview, Nyttend, Public domain
- Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville hillside looking up, Nyttend, Public domain
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Evansville, IN, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville administration building, Nyttend, Public domain
- University of Evansville main administration building, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Evansville, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral interior - Evansville, Indiana 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral interior - Evansville, Indiana 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral interior - Evansville, Indiana 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral - Evansville, Indiana 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral interior - Evansville, Indiana 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict Cathedral interior - Evansville, Indiana 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Benedict's Cathedral in Evansville, Nyttend, Public domain
- New Hose House No. 10 in Evansville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Hose House No. 10 in Evansville, Nyttend, Public domain
- USS LST-325-9 (cropped), Wikideas1, CC0
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum in Evansville, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Augustus Reitz House, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ohio Street Bridge at Evansville, western portal and southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Children's Museum of Evansville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Willard Library from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- L. Puster and Company Furniture Manufactory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Victory Theater and Hotel Sonntag, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bandstand in Garvin Park, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cadick Apartments, Nyttend, Public domain
- Busse House, Nyttend, Public domain
- McCurdy Hotel, Nyttend, Public domain
- Evansville Indiana - Greyhound Bus Station, Tim Schapker, CC BY 2.0
- Michael Schaeffer House, Nyttend, Public domain
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