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Evanston, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Uinta County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,803 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$76,569 Median Income $32,295 per capita
$236,400 Home Value $304,759 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 1,574 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,569 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Evanston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,780 ft (2,067 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates41.2601°N, 110.9637°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyUinta County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 1.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

521 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 10, 2025.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 109 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 150 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 52 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 148 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 108 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 108 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 146 km
May 5, 2024 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah M4.4 126 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 149 km
Apr 7, 1994 11 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M4.3 145 km
Apr 8, 1994 13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming M4.3 143 km
Jun 30, 2006 12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.3 138 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km ESE of Little America, Wyoming M4.3 104 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 109 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 113 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 109 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 128 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.1 150 km
Sep 9, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.1 150 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 1999 EF2 96 km 1
Aug 14, 1968 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 3, 1963 EF2 88 km 0
May 10, 1950 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 2, 2021 EF1 93 km 0
Sep 22, 2016 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 20, 1998 EF1 43 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1993 EF1 93 km 0
Sep 23, 1992 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 14, 1968 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 31 km 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 69 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 93 km 0
May 3, 2009 EF0 91 km 0
Aug 2, 2005 EF0 97 km 0
Aug 21, 2001 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 12, 1998 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1998 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (106,432 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST FORK 106,432 79 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 47 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 79 km
2002 GARDEN VALLEY COMPLEX (EAST FORK) 14,245 48 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 53 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 51 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 99 km
2010 WINDMILL 5,935 17 km
1989 UINTA CANYON 5,834 97 km
1988 AFFLECK PARK 5,748 81 km
1988 LITTLEBRYN 5,300 18 km
2018 MURDOCK 5,169 66 km
2012 HELLS HOLLOW 4,758 72 km
2016 BOX CANYON 4,479 62 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 71 km
1994 EDGAR CANYON 4,260 72 km
2005 SHEEP CREEK WFU 4,128 99 km
1992 PIONEER 3,972 61 km
1999 EAGLE CANYON 3,936 48 km
1992 DESERET/SPRING CANYON 3,861 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Evanston has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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