Evansville Wisconsin Map

About Evansville, Wisconsin

Evansville is a locality in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,782. The population density is 612.0 people per km². Evansville is located at 42.7803°N, 89.2993°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53536.

Evansville rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent artistry of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells that guide the eye towards distant, verdant horizons. It lies 15.2 miles south-east of Fitchburg, WI (from Fitchburg, WI: bearing 145°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-east of Brooklyn. Fields of corn and soybeans, a patchwork quilt of emerald and gold, stretch out under a vast Wisconsin sky, their geometric precision softened by the meandering lines of tree-lined drainage ditches and the occasional cluster of mature oaks. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. Evenings can bring a particular quality of light, a molten amber that spills across the fields, catching the dew on the grass and lending a luminous halo to the scattered farmsteads. The story of Evansville is one of agricultural roots and quiet industry, a place that grew from the fertile prairie soil and the aspirations of early settlers seeking opportunity. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to decades of harvest. Beyond agriculture, a spirit of small-scale manufacturing and local entrepreneurship has sustained the community, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a practical approach to life. The legacy of its past is visible not only in the enduring farmsteads but also in the well-maintained historic buildings that line its downtown streets, hinting at a time when this was a bustling hub for the surrounding countryside.

About This Evansville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Evansville, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.780283, -89.299284. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Evansville and Rock County.

Detailed location data for Evansville includes the ZIP code (53536), telephone area code (715), county seat of Rock County (Janesville), and school district assignment (Evansville Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Evansville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.