What are the schools like in Evanston, WY?

Evanston is served primarily by Uinta County School District #1. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Evanston?

The median household income in Evanston, WY is $70,825 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Evanston, WY?

Evanston has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.4 inches.

Evanston, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Evanston, WY affordable or expensive?

Evanston's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Evanston is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,000 and the median rent is $726 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Evanston, WY?

Evanston has a violent crime rate of 389.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1632.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Evanston, WY a Good Place to Live?

Evanston is a small city of 11,801 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $70,825 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Evanston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Evanston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Evanston city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.5

Evanston's overall cost of living index is 93.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Evanston costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Evanston, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$726	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,825	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Evanston's violent crime rate is 389.1 per 100,000 residents — 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

389.1 /100k

Property Crime

1632.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Evanston is served primarily by Uinta County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Evanston, WY	National Avg
School District	Uinta County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Evanston sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation and 50.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Evanston, WY
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	12.1"
Annual Snowfall	50.4"

Demographics

Metric	Evanston, WY	National Avg
Population	11,801	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bear River, WY 9 mi Woodruff, UT 21 mi Robertson, WY 28 mi Fort Bridger, WY 30 mi Randolph, UT 30 mi

ZIP Codes in Evanston

Evanston, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82930

Evanston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evanston, WY affordable or expensive?

Evanston's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Evanston roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $198,000 and median rent is $726/month.

What is the crime rate in Evanston, WY?

Evanston's violent crime rate is 389.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1632.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Evanston?

Public schools in Evanston are operated by Uinta County School District #1. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Evanston, WY a good place to live?

Evanston, WY has a population of 11,801, a median household income of $70,825, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Evanston?

Evanston averages 32.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches with about 50.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Evanston?

Evanston, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82930.

What is the population of Evanston?

The population of Evanston, Wyoming is 11,801 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Evanston?

Key numbers for living in Evanston: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $198,000, median household income $70,825, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Evanston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.