Evanston, Wyoming
Evanston is a city of 11,800 people in Uinta County, Wyoming, founded in 1868.
Why visit Evanston
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Aspen Cinemas, Burnt Hill, A. V. Quinn House and Evanston Main Post Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Evanston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Evanston
Evanston is a city in and the county seat of Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 11,747 at the 2020 census. It is located near the border with Utah.
From the Wikipedia article Evanston, Wyoming (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
A. V. Quinn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Wyoming, United States
Evanston Main Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Evanston, Wyoming, NRHP-listed as U.S. Post Office-Evanston Main
Uinta County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Wyoming, United States of America
Downtown Evanston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Wyoming, United States
Union Pacific Railroad Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Uinta County, Wyoming
Wyoming State Insane Asylum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes16
Jody's Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 1.4 mi
260 Bear River Drive, Evanston
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-16:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
158 Front Street, Evanston
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
225 Front Street, Evanston
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Taco Time
Fast food · Mexican · 0.5 mi
106 North 3rd Street, Evanston
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00
4 more on the map.
History
Evanston was named after James A. Evans, a civil engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. Another source maintains it is named for John Evans, second Governor of the Territory of Colorado. The town was founded during the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. The railroad arrived in the area in November 1868, and Harvey Booth opened a saloon/restaurant in a tent near what is now Front Street. By December the rails had reached Evanston and the first train arrived December 16. However, orders were later handed down by the railroad managers to move the end of the line 12 miles west, to Wahsatch. Within three days, most all of Evanston had moved to Wasatch. It appeared that Evanston would become another "end of the tracks" town. In June 1869 headquarters returned to Evanston and it continued to grow. Later in 1871, a machine shop and roundhouse were constructed, giving Evanston a longevity not shared by many other railroad towns.
From the History section of Evanston, Wyoming on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Churches and places of worship5
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
30 Straight and Narrow Drive, Evanston
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.7 mi
632 Twin Ridge Avenue, Evanston
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
475 Yellow Creek Road, Evanston
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare4
Map of Evanston
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 11°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 13°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 21°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 27°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 63°F | 35°F | 1.9 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 41°F | 1.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 48°F | 0.8 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 47°F | 1.1 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 39°F | 1.2 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 30°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 19°F | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 11°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Evanston 1 E Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Uinta County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-11: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-07-29: Tokawana Fire (Fire)
- 2011-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Evanston-Uinta County Airport (EVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Ogden 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- North Ogden 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- South Ogden 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Hyrum 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Layton 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Farmington 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Kaysville 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Centerville 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Bountiful 54 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Heber 54 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Evanstonpan, Milonica, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uinta County Courthouse Evanston Wyoming, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Pauls Episcopal Church Evanston Wyoming ShiftN, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quinn House Evanston Wyoming, Ntsimp, Public domain
- Old Post Office Evanston Wyoming, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Evanston Historic District, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evanston Roundhouse Evanston Wyoming, Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StatehospitalWyoming, Milonica, CC BY-SA 3.0
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