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Evans.
About
Life in Evans
Evans is a community of 22,265 people in Colorado. The median household income is $75,563, median rent runs about $1,582 per month, and median home values are around $351,000. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Evans at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Evans: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Evans, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (80.3%), and 28.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.3%
of households
Married Couples
50.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.13
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Evans
In Evans, rent runs 10% below the CO average, and home values are 35% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,677
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $389,007 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Evans
Unemployment in Weld County, which includes Evans, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Evans: Weld County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Weld County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Evans Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.8 min avg
How Evans residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Evans, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Evans runs 12% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
289.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,619.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Evans Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 49 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weld County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weld County, which includes Evans, the most common type is hail, with 49 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 41 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Hail | $590,500 |
| 2020 | 33 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 42 | Hail | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weld County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weld County, which includes Evans, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
163
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weld County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Evans has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.0"
Annual Snowfall
34.9"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
83
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 18°F | 0.45" |
| Feb | 48°F | 20°F | 0.45" |
| Mar | 59°F | 28°F | 0.91" |
| Apr | 66°F | 35°F | 1.83" |
| May | 75°F | 45°F | 2.65" |
| Jun | 86°F | 54°F | 1.78" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 1.61" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 1.56" |
| Sep | 82°F | 49°F | 1.13" |
| Oct | 68°F | 37°F | 1.06" |
| Nov | 54°F | 26°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 43°F | 18°F | 0.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Evans
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Evans's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchealth Greeley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Greeley
Banner North Colorado Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Greeley
Medical Center of the Rockies
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Loveland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Evans
Evans's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Evans (within 15 miles)
University of Northern Colorado
4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,598 students · in-state tuition $12,882 · 58% graduate · median earnings $56,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Evans
Evans has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
50 mi awayPublic Libraries in Evans
Riverside Library And Cultural Center
3700 Golden Street, Evans
Cities Near Evans
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Evans FAQ
Is Evans, Colorado affordable?⌄
Evans's median rent is $1,582/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,563/year. Median home value is $351,000.
Is Evans, Colorado safe?⌄
Evans's violent crime rate was 290 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1619 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Evans, Colorado?⌄
Weld County, which includes Evans, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Evans, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Evans is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,582/month and median household income is $75,563/year. The median home value is $351,000. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Evans, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Evans is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from