Wyoming
Evanston is a small city in Wyoming with a population of 11,803. Residents earn $76,569 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Evanston receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Evanston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Evanston is $76,569, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Evanston is $236,400, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Evanston is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,932 per 100,000, 50% above the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Evanston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,295 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,491 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 871 |
| County GDP | $1,115M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $236,400 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $304,759 |
| Median List Price | $331,100 |
| Median List Price | $331,100 |
| $/Sq Ft | $151 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $841 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Total Violent | 73.3/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,932.3/100K |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,639.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 122.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.1 inches |
| 68% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,780 ft (2,067 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2601°N, 110.9637°W |
| County FIPS | 56041 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |