At a Glance
Median Income
$34,091
$21,655 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
Zillow: $191,444
Median Rent
$771/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
22.0% smoking rate
How Evart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evart a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Evart residents earn a median household income of $34,091 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,655. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evart is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,444. Median rent is $771/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
13.2% of adults in Evart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evart has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,764
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,091
Per Capita$21,655
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$1,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$771
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$191,444
Housing Units851
Rent Burden37.3%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,959/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Evart was founded in 1871.
The median home in Evart was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.