Evans, CO

Census place 0825280 · pop 22,396

D−39/ 100
🫤 Rough
F
in CO
📍 Colorado ranks #36 of 50 states →
🏆 Prop tax0.48% · top 8%
🚽 Uninsured19.3% · bottom 8%
Taxes
0.48% property · US 0.99%7.89% sales · US 7.00%4.40% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Uninsured adults19.3%8

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

19.3% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level21 days12

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

21 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level54 AQI14

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

54 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Poor mental health19.2%19

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

19.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Violent crime rate425/100k22

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

425 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Bachelor's degree or higher21.2%25

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

21.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.3%26

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.3% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1710/100k37

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1710 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Commute time26 min37

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

26 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Housing cost$351,00037

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$351,000 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Poverty rate13.5%41

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

13.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Adult smoking14.1%42

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.1% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Adult obesity35.6%46

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

35.6% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Natural disaster riskCounty-level89/10049

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

89/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$1,742/mo50

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,742/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Median household income$75,56351

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$75,563 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Physical inactivity24.2%55

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

24.2% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Broadband access92.5%57

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.5% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Homeownership68.1%62

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

68.1% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Population growth (5yr)+9.1%79

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+9.1% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Income inequality0.3886

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.38 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Property-tax burden0.48%92

U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities

0.48% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Frequently asked

Is Evans, CO a good place to live?
By the numbers, Evans scores 39/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is property-tax burden and its weakest is uninsured adults. Colorado overall ranks #36 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Evans, CO?
Evans reports 425 violent crimes per 100k and 1710 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Evans, CO expensive to live in?
Evans has a median home value of $351,000 and typical rent around $1,742/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Evans, CO?
Its weakest measured area is uninsured adults (19.3%) — 8/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Evans, CO best at?
Its strongest measured area is property-tax burden (0.48%) — 92/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.