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Evanston.
About
Life in Evanston
Evanston is a community of 11,803 people in Wyoming. The median household income is $76,569, median rent runs about $805 per month, and median home values are around $280,900. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Evanston at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Evanston: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Evanston, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.4%), and 7.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.5%
of households
Married Couples
47.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 19% below WY average
Rent, home values, and income in Evanston
In Evanston, rent runs 19% below the WY average, and home values are 9% below the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
26.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
7.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,596
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $315,465 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WY
Unemployment in Evanston
Unemployment in Uinta County, which includes Evanston, is close to the WY average.
Unemployment rate
Evanston: Uinta County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Uinta County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Evanston Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.2 min avg
How Evanston residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Evanston, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 55 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 62 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Evanston runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
162.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,319.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Evanston Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
16.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Uinta County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Uinta County, which includes Evanston, 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 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,250 |
| 2022 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
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.
54 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Uinta County, county-wide
Air Quality9 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Uinta County, which includes Evanston, is typically good.
Median AQI
9
Uinta County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Evanston has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/28°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/45°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/29°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Annual Snowfall
50.4"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
210
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
70
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 11°F | 0.84" |
| Feb | 35°F | 13°F | 0.60" |
| Mar | 44°F | 21°F | 0.74" |
| Apr | 53°F | 27°F | 0.98" |
| May | 63°F | 35°F | 1.89" |
| Jun | 73°F | 41°F | 1.13" |
| Jul | 81°F | 48°F | 0.77" |
| Aug | 80°F | 47°F | 1.10" |
| Sep | 71°F | 39°F | 1.17" |
| Oct | 58°F | 30°F | 1.15" |
| Nov | 43°F | 19°F | 1.04" |
| Dec | 33°F | 11°F | 0.71" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Evanston
Evanston has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.1%
of residents
Evanston Regional Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Evanston
Evanston's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fossil Butte National Monument, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Evanston
Evanston has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fossil Butte National Monument (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
42 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
69 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
85 mi awayOregon National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Evanston
Uinta County Library
701 Main St, Evanston
Cities Near Evanston
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Evanston FAQ
Is Evanston, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Evanston's median rent is $805/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,516/year. Median home value is $280,900.
Is Evanston, Wyoming safe?⌄
Evanston's violent crime rate was 163 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 1320 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Evanston, Wyoming?⌄
Uinta County, which includes Evanston, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Evanston, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Evanston is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $805/month and median household income is $76,516/year. The median home value is $280,900. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Evanston, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Evanston is 17 minutes, which is shorter than 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