Where is Evansville, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Evansville Located? - Evansville is a city located in the Vanderburgh County of Indiana, United States. Evansville lies between 37.7139 Degrees North latitudes and 97.1364 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Evansville, Indiana

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Where is Evansville?: The Google Map showing the location of Evansville in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Where is Evansville Located?

Evansville is a city located in the Vanderburgh County of Indiana, United States. Evansville lies between 37.7139 Degrees North latitudes and 97.1364 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Evansville city is 117298 people and the city has a total area of 47.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Evansville, Indiana Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEvansville
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwest
Latitude37.9716°N
Longitude87.5711°W
Elevation~390 ft (119 m)
Land AreaApprox. 44.5 sq mi
Water AreaApprox. 3.2 sq mi
Total AreaApprox. 47.7 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)~118,000
Population DensityApproximately 2,600 per sq mi
ZIP Codes47701–47750
Area Code812, 930
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-22000
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Evansville, Indiana

  • Newburgh, Indiana - East - 10 mi
  • Henderson, Kentucky - South - 15 mi
  • Princeton, Indiana - North - 25 mi
  • Mount Vernon, Indiana - West - 30 mi
  • Owensboro, Kentucky - Southwest - 45 mi
  • Madisonville, Kentucky - South - 50 mi
  • Jasper, Indiana - Northeast - 45 mi
  • Vincennes, Indiana - North - 55 mi
  • Bloomington, Indiana - Northeast - 120 mi
  • Louisville, Kentucky - East - 165 mi

Evansville, Indiana Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January41243.2
April67464.1
July89694.5
October70493.3
Annual6847~46.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 46 inches
Summer ConditionsHot, humid summers
Winter ConditionsCool winters with occasional cold snaps
Severe Weather RiskThunderstorms, tornado risk in region

Driving Distances from Evansville, Indiana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
NewburghIndiana1015 min
HendersonKentucky1520 min
PrincetonIndiana2530 min
OwensboroKentucky4555 min
JasperIndiana4555 min
MadisonvilleKentucky501 hr
VincennesIndiana551 hr 5 min
BloomingtonIndiana1202 hr
IndianapolisIndiana1652 hr 45 min
LouisvilleKentucky1652 hr 30 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Evansville, Indiana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameEvansville Regional Airport
IATA CodeEVV
Major HighwaysI-64, US-41, US-62
Rail ServiceCSX freight rail network
River PortOhio River Port of Evansville
Local TransitMETS public bus system
  • Evansville is the third-largest city in Indiana and a major regional hub in the Ohio River Valley.
  • The city developed as an important river port and manufacturing center.
  • It remains a key economic center for healthcare, logistics, and industry.
  • Its location along the Ohio River makes it an important transportation corridor.

Places to Visit in Evansville, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic GardenZoo & Garden
USS LST Ship MemorialMaritime Museum
Angel Mounds State Historic SiteArchaeological Site
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & ScienceMuseum
Ford CenterArena
Howell WetlandsNature Preserve
Wesselman Woods Nature PreserveOld-growth Forest
Historic New Harmony (nearby)Historic Town
Sunset ParkCity Park
Burdette ParkRecreation Park

Colleges and Universities in Evansville, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Southern IndianaPublicUniversityNursing, business, health sciences
University of EvansvillePrivateUniversityEngineering, theatre, liberal arts
Ivy Tech Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and associate degrees
Vincennes University (regional campus access)PublicUniversityTechnical and career education
Indiana University system (regional access)PublicUniversityGraduate and professional programs
Evansville Vanderburgh School CorporationPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education
Signature SchoolPublic (charter)High SchoolTop-ranked academic magnet school
North High SchoolPublicHigh SchoolLarge suburban public high school

Waterbodies in Evansville, Indiana

Ohio River, Pigeon Creek, Green River (regional), Angel Mounds Lake, Wabash River (regional watershed), Burdette Park Lake, Howell Wetlands waterways, Blue Grass Creek

Golf Courses in Evansville, Indiana

Fendrich Golf Course, Helfrich Golf Course, Evansville Country Club, Oak Meadow Country Club, Cambridge Golf Course, Helfrich Hills Golf Course, Thunderbolt Pass Golf Course, Cambridge Golf Course South

Evansville, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Evansville was founded in 1812 along a curve of the Ohio River.
  • The city grew as a major river port for trade and transportation in the 19th century.
  • It became a manufacturing hub during the industrial era, especially in automotive and appliances.
  • Shipbuilding and wartime production were important during World War II.
  • The city later diversified into healthcare, education, and logistics.
  • Today, Evansville remains a key economic center for southwestern Indiana and the Ohio River region.

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