Why visit Evansville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Evansville Standpipe, Grove Street Historic District, Franklin Street Park and Evansville Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Evansville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Evansville
Evansville is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,703 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Janesville–Beloit metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Evansville, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Evansville Standpipe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Water tower in Evansville, Wisconsin, United States
Grove Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Evansville, Wisconsin
South First Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes15
Allen Creek Coffeehouse
Cafe · Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Dessert, Chocolate, Ice Cream
137 East Main Street, Evansville
Oct-May: Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00; Oct-May: Sa 08:00-14:00; Jun-Sep:...
Lin's Garden
Restaurant · Chinese
128 East Main Street, Evansville
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:30, Sa,Su 12:00-14:00, Sa 15:00-20:30,...
Main Street Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Waffle, Burger
5 West Main Street, Evansville
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-14:00
The Hop Garden Brewing and Tap Room
Bar and pub
18 East Main Street, Evansville
We-Fr 16:00-20:00,Sa 11:00-20:00,Su 10:00-17:00
El Vallarta
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
906 East Main Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
K's Clean Eats & Treats
Restaurant · Sandwich, Smoothie · 0.5 mi
Mo,Tu 07:00-17:00; We-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
Lovegood's
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Cocktail
16 West Main Street
Mo,Tu 06:00-14:00; We,Th 06:00-21:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa...
Pete's Inn
Bar and pub · Burger, Wrap, Funnel Cake, Chicken, Soup, Shrimp, Fish Fry, Salad, Sandwich
14 North Madison Street, Evansville
Su-Th 11:00-02:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:30
3 more on the map.
History
Evansville was first settled in the 1830s by New Englanders who were attracted to the area by its pristine wooded landscape and the placid Allen Creek. By 1855, the city recorded its first plat and was complete with homes, shops, and churches. Evansville is named for Dr. John M. Evans, a doctor and postmaster during the city's early years.
In 1863, the Chicago and North Western Railway came to Evansville, accelerating growth. At this point, Evansville's economy was based on industry and manufacturing of carriages, wagons, pumps, windmills and iron castings. The economy was also based on agriculture: dairying; farming (production of wheat and tobacco); and stock raising. By the turn of the 20th century, Evansville had over 1900 residents, and by the 1920s, most of the buildings in Evansville's future Historic District were completed.
From the History section of Evansville, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
312 South 3rd Street, Evansville
St. Paul Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
39 Garfield Avenue, Evansville
Evansville Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · 0.8 mi
453 West Main Street, Evansville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare3
Map of Evansville
64 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 1.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stoughton (10 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
Rock County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Brooklyn 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Albany 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Orfordville 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Stoughton 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Oregon 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Edgerton 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Brodhead 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Belleville 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Janesville 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Fitchburg 16 mi northwest, about 25 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
- Grange Store, Evansville Historic District, Evansville, WI, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Evansville Electrical substation - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville C^ NW RR Depot - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville Street Light - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville City Hall - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville United Methodist Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville EMS - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville Police Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville Street Light - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville Fire Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- First Baptist Church Evansville ,Wis - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- First Congregational Church Evansville, Wis - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Evansville Post Office 53536 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- St. John's Lutheran Church Evansville, Wis - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 112 Grove Street, Evansville, WI, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Evansville standpipe Evansville, WI, Necraig, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Romano Family Pizza - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- R. W. Antes Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- George Magee Rental Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- F. A. Baker Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Snashall ^ Mygatt Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Night Owl Food ^ Spirits - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Copper Front Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Byron Campbell Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Eager Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Union Bank ^ Trust Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dr. J. M. Evans Drug Store Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Grace Independent Baptist Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Rock'n Rollz Sandwich Co - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dr. Charles Smith Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Grange Store Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Libby Bros. Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Almeron Eager Block - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- William H. Van Hise Building ^ Fox and Hound - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Johnson-Campbell Commercial Building - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Eager Free Public Library - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Byron Campbell House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Elnathan Sawtelle House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mary A. and Dr. William Quivey House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Masonic Union Lodge 32 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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