City safety & data profile

EvanstonWY

Evanston, WY is a 12K-resident city in Uinta County with a median household income of $76,516.

Uinta County, Wyoming. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Evanston, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Evanston has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $280,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$76,516
Median income
$280,900
Median home
8.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Evanston

Evanston posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Evanston area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Evanston

Where Evanston income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$76,516 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Evanston, WY beyond the headline numbers

Evanston sits inside Uinta County, Wyoming, at roughly 41.27°N, -110.96°W. Population 12,133, $76,516 median household income. Median home value $280,900, median rent $805. Poverty rate 8.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Evanston's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.9%, then short sleep duration at 34.2%. 1 hospital in/around Evanston, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Evanston from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,133
Evanston
Median Income
$76,516
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$280,900
+23% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Uinta County) - Evanston's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
21K-2%
Median Income
$82,980+42%
Median Home Value
$290,000+60%
Poverty Rate
9.2%-31%
Unemployment
3.2%-47%

Economics

Economics indicators for Evanston, WY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$805/mo
Poverty Rate
8.6% -39% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 86.3%
African American 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.9%
Short Sleep Duration
34.2%
High Blood Pressure
30.2%
Physical Inactivity
26.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Current Smoking
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.6%
Diabetes
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.5%
Annual Checkup 66.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Evanston, WY? ▼
Evanston, WY has a population of 12,133 people, located in Uinta County, Wyoming.
What is the median household income in Evanston? ▼
The median household income in Evanston, WY is $76,516 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
What is the median home value in Evanston? ▼
The median home value in Evanston, WY is $280,900. Median rent is $805/month.
What are the top health concerns in Evanston? ▼
The top health indicators in Evanston include Obesity (34.9%), Short Sleep Duration (34.2%), High Blood Pressure (30.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Evanston? ▼
Evanston has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Evanston? ▼
The median age in Evanston, WY is 36 years. 21.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Evanston, WY is located in Uinta County, Wyoming. With a population of 12K and a $76,516 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Evanston area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Evanston's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Uinta County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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