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Evans

Total population

22,396

Median home value

$351,000

21.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$75,563

Evans$76k
National$74k

Founded

1867

Elevation1418 m
Land area27.25 km²
Weather43°F · Rain Showers Likely
Coordinates40.35°, -104.75°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1867
Elevation
1418 m
Area
27.25 km²
Official website
www.cityofevans.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

The City of Evans is a home rule city located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 22,165 at the 2020 United States census, a 19.57% increase since the 2010 United States census. Evans is a part of the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.

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History & geography

History

The city was named for the second Territorial Governor of Colorado, John Evans, The town was settled in 1867, and the Evans, Colorado Territory, post office opened on May 16, 1870. Evans served as the Weld County seat from 1870 until 1874, and again from 1875 until 1877 when Greeley finally captured the honor. Legend in Evans is that the county records were stolen by night-riders from Greeley, who also burned the courthouse down with the county seat documents. The Town of Evans was incorporated on November 15, 1885.

Geography

At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of including of water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
30.8
Median home value
$351,000
Housing units
7,491
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unemployment
7.6%

Race & ethnicity

White
62.8%
Black
1.2%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
46.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
40.3502
Longitude
-104.7484
Water area
0.35 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
43°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wednesday
46°F
Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
39°F
Light Rain
Thursday
54°F
Light Rain Likely
Thursday Night
29°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
59°F
Sunny

Forecast for Evans, CO from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
29.2%
Diabetes
11.2%
Adult obesity
36.2%
Binge drinking
18%
Adult smoking
14.5%
No leisure activity
25.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
113,406
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    4,164
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    4,074
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    3,527
  • Mallard
    Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    3,339
  • Eurasian Collared-Dove
    Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
    3,232
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    3,089
  • Western Meadowlark
    Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
    2,816
  • Red-tailed Hawk
    Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
    2,699

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
46
Elementary
24
Middle
7
High
11
Other
4

Largest nearby schools

  • Greeley West High School
    High · GREELEY · 1,885 students · 20.3:1 ratio
  • University Schools
    Other · GREELEY · 1,771 students · 17.5:1 ratio
  • Greeley Central High School
    High · GREELEY · 1,484 students · 19:1 ratio
  • Frontier Charter Academy
    Other · GREELEY · 1,423 students · 23:1 ratio
  • Northridge High School
    High · GREELEY · 1,253 students · 20.5:1 ratio
  • Roosevelt High School
    High · JOHNSTOWN · 1,082 students · 20:1 ratio
  • Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
    Elementary · GREELEY · 957 students · 18.4:1 ratio
  • S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy
    Elementary · GREELEY · 895 students · 17.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
7
Largest magnitude
3.2
Largest event
2014-06-01

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin
American mixed martial artist
A
Amanda Peterson
American actress (1971-2015)
Andrew D’Angelo
Andrew D’Angelo
American musician and clarinetist
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
American basketball player (born 1986)
S
Scott Humphries
American tennis player
T
Tom Johnson
American composer (1939–2024)
Marilyn Musgrave
Marilyn Musgrave
American politician
Lawrence H. Gipson
Lawrence H. Gipson
American writer (1880–1971)
V
Van Johnson
American racing driver (1927–1959)
Lee Robbins
Lee Robbins
American basketball player (1922–1968)
J
James Francis Abbott
American zoologist (1876-1926)
Tom Runnells
Tom Runnells
American baseball player and coach
Kevin Meyer
Kevin Meyer
American filmmaker, director and writer
A
Alyssa Peterson
United States Army soldier
B
Bill Daniels
American cable TV executive and sports team owner (1920–2000)
B
Bill Welsh
American television announcer (1911–2000)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Colorado

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.72
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,723

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
537
Avg daily Wikipedia views
18
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Evans

The Colorado Kid
The Colorado Kid
Stephen King · 1978
Longarm 349
Longarm 349
Tabor Evans · 2007
Longarm 164
Longarm 164
Tabor Evans · 1991
Sudoku Genius Mind Exercises Volume 1
Evans Colorad State of Mind Collection · 2019
Mount Evans above timberline
Stanley C. Mahoney · 1970
Longarm and the Colorado gundown
Longarm and the Colorado gundown
Tabor Evans · 1991
Governor's message delivered to the legisative [!] assembly of Colorado
John Evans · 1864
Reply of Governor Evans, of the territory of Colorado
John Evans · 1865

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Monarch
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
Seen 2026-09-20
Big Sand Tiger Beetle
Big Sand Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa
Seen 2026-09-16
jimsonweed
jimsonweed
Datura stramonium
Seen 2026-09-15
Meal moth
Meal moth
Pyralis farinalis
Seen 2026-09-15
Swainson's Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Seen 2026-09-15
Bumble Flower Beetle
Bumble Flower Beetle
Euphoria inda
Seen 2026-09-15
Melissa Blue
Melissa Blue
Plebejus melissa
Seen 2026-09-13
cowpen daisy
cowpen daisy
Verbesina encelioides
Seen 2026-09-13
Oblique Streaktail
Oblique Streaktail
Allograpta obliqua
Seen 2026-09-12

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET