Evansville, Illinois

About Evansville

Evansville, IL is a tiny community located in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 539.

Officially, Evansville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 682 residents per square mile.

📰 Evansville News Today

• Frances E. "Eddie" Melliere Obituary Aug 15, 2026 quernheimfuneralhome.com · Aug 15
• Evansville vs. S Illinois (20 Sep, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Aug 12
• Michael L. Long Obituary May 25, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · May 25
• Redbirds Drop Saturday Contest To Evansville Illinois State University Athletics · Mar 28
• Evansville 75-70 Illinois State (Mar 14, 2026) Final Score ESPN · Mar 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Evansville Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Evansville — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏫 Schools in Evansville

• Evansville Attendance Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Evansville

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