“89 species have been sighted in the six bird walks that have occurred since Evansville first became a Bird City in 2011. Wind Prairie Park's native species provide for annual bird counts. The Evansville Environmental Center is a rich resource for students and the community to support sustainability.”

“With its blend of affordability (median home values of $163,400 are 20% below the top 10 average), family friendliness (families with children under 18 make up 31.3% of households) and its beautifully preserved historic downtown, Evansville has all the qualities of an idyllic Midwest town.”

“As of 2018, one of 191 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing a utility that demonstrates proficiency in reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement.”