About Evansville, Indiana

Evansville is Indiana's third-largest city. It is a friendly place in Southwest Indiana, along the Ohio River. Evansville is the metrohub where southwest Indiana meets southeast Illinois and northwest Kentucky.

Evansville welcomes visitors. Our hotels, restaurants, and attractions offer affordable prices and courteous service. We want you to enjoy our cultural heritage and the many local attractions we invest in for the future.

History

Evansville was established on 200 acres of land that Hugh McGary, Jr. purchased from the government in 1812. The town was named for General Robert M. Evans. Evans was an attorney and territorial legislator who helped McGary incorporate Evansville as a city. The town's incorporation was completed on January 27, 1847. Since that time, Evansville has served as the economic and social center for the region (southwest Indiana, southeast Illinois, and northwest Kentucky).

Population

  • Evansville metropolitan area: 300,000
  • Vanderburgh County (in which Evansville is located): 165,058
  • City of Evansville: 117,500+

Source: 2010 U.S. Census

Time Zone

Unlike the majority of Indiana, Evansville is in the Central Time Zone. Evansville observes Central Standard Time from mid-November to mid-March. The area observes Central Daylight Savings Time the rest of the year. This means we "fall back" an hour each fall and "spring forward" an hour each spring.

Climate

Evansville has a moderate climate and four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range from 32 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages 42 inches annually. Yearly snowfall averages 13 inches.

Currency Exchange Services

Allow 7 to 10 days turnaround time for currency exchange at all locations.

Traffic

Right turn on red – Indiana law permits right turns at a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign is posted prohibiting right turn on red.

Left turn on red – Left turn on red is only permitted when turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

Speed limits – Speed limits are generally 30 miles per hour (mph) on city streets and 55 mph on expressways.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages may be purchased Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Purchasers must be 21 years of age.

On Sunday, only those establishments selling food may sell alcoholic beverages. Liquor may be served from 12:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Educational Institutions

Churches

For locations and service times for churches of all denominations, contact:

Evansville Area Community of Churches (812) 425-3524

City Offices

Trade Information

Parks and Recreation

Local Media

Television Stations

Radio

Newspapers

Magazines

  • Evansville Living, a bi-monthly city magazine showcasing the people, businesses and community of Evansville. 100 NW Second Street, Suite 203. (812) 426-2115

Web Sites

Emergency Contacts

In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Medical Care

Medical Groups

Medical Care

  • Indiana Poison Control, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, I-65 and 21st St., P.O. Box 1367, Indianapolis, IN 46206, (800) 222-1222

Ambulance Services

  • American Medical Response, 807 E. Franklin St., Evansville, (812) 428-2211
  • ASAP Ambulance, 1027 E. Virginia St., Evansville, (812) 423-3200

Law Enforcement