Gutters cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,250
- Per linear ft
- $8.35 – $25.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #97
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install gutters in Evansville, plan on $1,350 to $4,250 for 160 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $8.35 to $25.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $35.64 an hour in the Evansville area, 20% above the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Evansville, IN, standard level
$2,200 to $3,350
About $13.50 to $20.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,350 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $600 | $1,500 | $2,400 | 54% |
| Labor | $730 | $1,200 | $1,650 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,800 | $4,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Evansville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Evansville wages are 1.14 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.5) and land at $0 to $180.
Cost by quality level and size in Evansville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,350 to $2,500
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,200 to $3,350
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,100 to $4,250
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,650 – $2,550 | $2,350 – $3,250 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,350 | $3,100 – $4,250 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $5,000 | $4,550 – $6,250 |
Is Evansville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 160 linear ft range from $2,450 to $2,800 across Evansville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −12% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −4% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $1,150 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −5% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −6% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −3% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #97 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Evansville is 3% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −4% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −7% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,850 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −5% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −7% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,400 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $1,400 – $4,400 | $2,900 | +5% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,750 | −2% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −12% |
Planning more than one job in Evansville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +12% and attic insulation +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,400 – $12,800 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $33,300 | +4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,700 | +2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +12% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,000 | +1% |
Climate in Evansville: timing your gutters job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Evansville Regional Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Evansville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Evansville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.1 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 41 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 26 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 46 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
Evansville labor market for gutters
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Evansville is 1.14 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $35.64 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $41.85 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.84 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $20.61 and $30.34 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 5.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $25.59 an hour, 13% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.29 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 110.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($41.85 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($24.25) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 3.1% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $24.25 | $35.64 | $41.85 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $20.61 | $28.84 | $30.34 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.29 | $25.59 | $29.38 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.14 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Evansville bid
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
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Gutters in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Evansville?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,250 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $3,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Evansville?
About $8.35 to $25.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,450, which is 12% less than Evansville ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,800. Materials are 54% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Evansville?
$1,350 to $4,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Evansville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Evansville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 3% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Evansville?
The BLS median is $35.64 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.25 to $41.85.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Evansville?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,500 and premium work $3,100 to $4,250. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Evansville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Evansville
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.