Evanston, WY

Evanston, Wyoming

Introduction to Evanston, Wyoming

Evanston, Wyoming, in Uinta county, is 52 miles E of Ogden, Utah and 331 miles W of Denver, Colorado. There are 11,507 residents in the city.

Evanston History

Evanston was named in honor of James E. Evans, who worked as a surveyor for the Union Pacific Railroad. The First Transcontinental Railroad passed through the area in 1868, in the same year Evanston was founded. The city of Evanston was once a major stop on the Lincoln Railway. The area experienced serious change and growth during an oil boom in the 1980s.

Evanston and nearby Attractions

• Uinta County Museum
• Bear River State Park
• Fossil Country Frontier Museum
• East Canyon State Park
• J.C. Penney Homestead
• Rockport State Park

Things To Do In Evanston

Bear River Mall, Front Street Mall and Yellow Creek Shopping Mall are the local shopping centers. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Purple Sage Golf Course. Local museums include the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the Fossil Country Frontier Museum, the Chinese Joss House Museum and the American West Heritage Center. Evanston celebrates the River Festival every June.

Evanston Transportation

Salt Lake City International is the nearest major airport.

Evanston Higher Education

Local universities and colleges include Lake Community College, Weber State University and Utah Valley State College.

High Points

Evanston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Evanston, WY

Comparing Evanston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Evanston Almanac

Evanston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Evanston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Evanston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Evanston Public Libraries

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Evanston Hospitals

EVANSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
190 ARROWHEAD DR
(307) 789-3636
Emergency Service: Yes

Evanston High Schools (2004)

EVANSTON HIGH SCHOOL
701 WEST CHEYENNE DRIVE
307-789-0757
Serves 910 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

WYOMING STATE HOSPITAL
P.O. BOX 177
307-789-3464
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 4 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1

Evanston Colleges

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