The Town FilesEvans, Georgia
Community in Columbia County · population 34,536 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $366,100
- Household income
- $125,098
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 42.0
Evans is a community of 34,536 people in Columbia County, Georgia. The median home is worth $366,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 97% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 95% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 95% of Georgia towns.
How Evans ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Evans is worth $366,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $125,098, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,617 a month. 87.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Evans | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,617 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $125,098 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 87.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Evans
| People | Evans | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 16.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Evans
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Evans since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 10, 2009 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Columbia County since 1996
Columbia County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Columbia County
Columbia County had 39,629 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,681 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Evans itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Evans
15 public schools with 14,419 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | 9-12 | 1,909 | 18.5 |
| Greenbrier High School | 9-12 | 1,905 | 19.8 |
| Evans High School | 9-12 | 1,875 | 18.6 |
| Evans Middle School | 6-8 | 940 | 15.2 |
| Greenbrier Middle School | 6-8 | 862 | 17.6 |
| River Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 836 | 16.4 |
| Evans Elementary School | PK-5 | 823 | 15.0 |
| Lewiston Elementary School | PK-5 | 800 | 15.7 |
| Parkway Elementary School | PK-5 | 773 | 15.2 |
| Riverside Middle School | 6-8 | 718 | 15.0 |
| Riverside Elementary School | PK-5 | 670 | 14.3 |
| Greenbrier Elementary School | PK-5 | 630 | 14.7 |
Towns near Evans
- Martinez, GA4.0 mi · 34,535 people · home $246,100
- Grovetown, GA9.0 mi · 15,577 people · home $254,300
- North Augusta, SC11.0 mi · 24,379 people · home $233,600
- Belvedere, SC12.1 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
- Harlem, GA13.6 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
- Clearwater, SC14.0 mi · 4,079 people · home $158,100
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA14.5 mi · 202,081 people · home $178,400
- Burnettown, SC16.2 mi · 3,105 people · home $189,800
Evans questions
Is Evans, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Evans scores better for retirees than 72% of Georgia towns and quieter than 34%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Evans?
The median owner-occupied home in Evans is valued at $366,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,098, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,617 a month.
What is the weather like in Evans?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Evans get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Evans since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 10, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)