The Town FilesEvanston, Wyoming
City in Uinta County · population 11,747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,900
- Household income
- $76,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.0
Evanston is a city of 11,747 people in Uinta County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $280,900, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Wyoming towns, more vibrant than 74% of Wyoming towns.
How Evanston ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Evanston is worth $280,900, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $76,516, which is more affordable than 50% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $805 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Evanston | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,900 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $805 | $902 |
| Median household income | $76,516 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Evanston
| People | Evanston | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 89.6% |
Weather in Evanston
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 11.1°F. About 12.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.4 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 210 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Evanston since 1950.
Severe weather in Uinta County since 1996
Uinta County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 29, 2016 | Fire | FM-5139: Tokawana Fire |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Uinta County
Uinta County had 8,247 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,290 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Evanston itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Evanston
9 public schools with 2,605 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston High School | 9-12 | 776 | 17.2 |
| Uinta Meadows Elementary | K-5 | 421 | 12.0 |
| North Evanston Elementary | K-5 | 304 | 10.9 |
| Davis Middle School | 6-8 | 299 | 11.1 |
| Evanston Middle School | 6-8 | 290 | 10.7 |
| Aspen Elementary | K-5 | 269 | 9.0 |
| Clark Elementary | K-5 | 203 | 10.2 |
| Horizon Alternative School | 7-12 | 43 | 4.8 |
| Hayden Peak Academy | 1-12 | — | — |
Evanston questions
Is Evanston, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Evanston scores better for retirees than 22% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 28%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Evanston?
The median owner-occupied home in Evanston is valued at $280,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,516, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $805 a month.
What is the weather like in Evanston?
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 11.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.1 inches of precipitation a year and 50.4 inches of snow.
Does Evanston get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Evanston in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)