




Evansville, Wisconsin
Evansville, WI Profile
Evansville, WI, population 4,039 , is located
in Wisconsin's Rock county,
about 20.9 miles from Madison and 36.7 miles from Rockford.
In the 90's the population of Evansville has grown by about 27%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Evansville has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Evansville area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Evansville Statistics
Evansville Gender Information
Males in Evansville: 1,930 (48%)
Females in Evansville: 2,109 (52%)
As % of Population in Evansville
Race Diversity in Evansville
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Evansville
Age Diversity in Evansville
Median Age in Evansville: 34.1 (Males in Evansville: 32.6, Females in Evansville: 35.4)
Evansville Males Under 20: 16%
Evansville Females Under 20: 15%
Evansville Males 20 to 40: 15%
Evansville Females 20 to 40: 15%
Evansville Males 40 to 60: 11%
Evansville Females 40 to 60: 11%
Evansville Males Over 60: 6%
Evansville Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Evansville
Evansville Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Evansville Median Household Income: $ 44,229
Evansville Median Value of Homes: $ 111,600
Law Enforcement in Evansville
Reported crimes in the Evansville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 353
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 7
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 423
Evansville Location Information
Elevation: 897 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Evansville
Brooklyn 6.2 Miles
Albany 8.6 Miles
Footville 8.9 Miles
Stoughton 10.3 Miles
Orfordville 10.8 Miles
Oregon 11.0 Miles
Brodhead 11.9 Miles
Edgerton 12.4 Miles
Belleville 13.3 Miles
Fitchburg 15.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Evansville
(Population 100,000+)
Madison 20.9 Miles
Rockford 36.7 Miles
Milwaukee 72.8 Miles
Aurora 86.5 Miles
Naperville 90.6 Miles
Chicago 106.1 Miles
Joliet 106.9 Miles
Gary 129.4 Miles
Cedar Rapids 131.1 Miles
Green Bay 136.3 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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