Evansville is a city located in Vanderburgh County, in southwest Indiana along the Ohio River. It is the third largest city in the state of Indiana. The city is the county seat of Vanderburgh County.
The Evansville Downtown Riverfront is the city's premier open space and cultural resource. It is the terminus of Main Street, a window onto the mighty Ohio River, the setting for a respected Museum of Art and Science and Transportation Museum, and the site of a riverboat casino with restaurants, entertainment, hotel, and riverfront open space.
The city is situated on a gentle horseshoe bend on the Ohio River and often referred to as "River City." It was commonly referred to as "Stop Light City" before the city's Interstate 164 bypass was constructed. It serves as a regional hub for the Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois tri-state area.
With the mighty Ohio River flowing as its southern border, Evansville thrives as a bustling center of activity. The Tri-State's financial, medical, educational, and cultural arts center is geographically located near the nation's population center and is less than 200 miles away from four major U.S. cities (176 miles southwest of Indianapolis, IN; 156 miles north of Nashville, TN; 126 miles west of Louisville, KY; and 174 miles east of St. Louis, MO.)
Evansville is the Tri-State's regional center for medical services and health care facilities. Qualified and experienced health care providers devote their attention and expertise to Evansville residents. More than 400 doctors and health care specialists and over 100 dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons practice in the area. The city boasts numerous reputable medical facilities. With more than 1,000 beds, Evansville's two major hospital systems can accommodate patients comfortably.
Evansville offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including festivals and events, river boat gaming, and area parks.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $87,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 115,738. Evansville covers 40.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 388 feet above sea level.
Climate
Evansville, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Evansville is 45.76 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.78 Inches.
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