City profile
Evanston, WY
Uinta County · Population 11,800
Evanston is a town in Uinta County, WY with about 11,800 residents and a typical home value near $281,000. It is 53 miles from Ogden, UT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$280,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,655
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.44%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 17/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Wildfire, Landslide
Nearest major airport
62 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 17% Democratic / 81% Republican
Community
Population
11,800
Black population
0.6%
County
Uinta County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: harsh winters, wind
Highlights
- About 11,800 residents
- Typical home value about $281,000
- 53 miles from Ogden, UT
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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