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Living in
Evans.
Evans is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Evans
Evans feels like a typical upper-middle-class suburb of Augusta—orderly, family-oriented, and relatively prosperous, but not particularly distinctive. Your neighbors are likely to be established families; about two-thirds of households are married couples, the median age is 41, and a third of homes have kids under 18. The job market is solid with low unemployment at 3.3%, and the median home price of $366,100 is reasonable for a professional suburb, though it's not cheap.
Evans at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% 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 (17.6%), and 6.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.3%
of households
Married Couples
68.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.04
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 16% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Evans
In Evans, rent runs 16% above the GA average, and home values are 21% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,050
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $408,435 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Evans
Unemployment in Columbia County, which includes Evans, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Evans: Columbia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Columbia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Evans Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Evans residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Evans, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
Regional airport · few flights319k passengers boarded in 2025
- 132 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, which covers Evans, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
71.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
541.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Columbia County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Columbia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Columbia County, which includes Evans, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $225.0M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200,030 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $510 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,120 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Columbia County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Columbia County, which includes Evans, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Columbia County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Evans has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| Feb | 62°F | 43°F | 3.47" |
| Mar | 69°F | 49°F | 3.98" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 2.91" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 2.82" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 4.80" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 5.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 69°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 78°F | 58°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.75" |
| Dec | 60°F | 42°F | 3.82" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Evans
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Evans's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Augusta
Augusta VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Augusta
Dwight Eisenhower Amc (ft Gordon)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Fort Gordon
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.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Evans
Evans's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 52.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Evans (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,613 students · in-state tuition $8,414 · 55% graduate · median earnings $52,071 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $15,357 · median earnings $37,183 (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: Ninety Six National Historic Site, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Evans
Evans has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ninety Six National Historic Site (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
42 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
81 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Evans
Columbia County Library
7022 Evans Towne Center Blvd, Evans
Cities Near Evans
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Evans?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Evans FAQ
Is Evans, Georgia affordable?⌄
Evans's median rent is $1,617/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $125,098/year. Median home value is $366,100.
Is Evans, Georgia safe?⌄
Evans is policed by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 71 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 542 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Evans, Georgia?⌄
Columbia County, which includes Evans, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Evans, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Evans is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,617/month and median household income is $125,098/year. The median home value is $366,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Evans, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Evans is 24 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