MNMap-doton-Evan, 2005
Evan’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 112 in 1910, a peak of 153 in 1960, 70 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1953 on.
- 1886Evan is settled
EvanMN
A town of 70, settled in 1886.
Population
70
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$54K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
52.1
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Evan a good place to live?
Evan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
70 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Evan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Evan, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEvan water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers74% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Evan’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBrown County CourthouseBrown County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes56266, 5608556266 84% · 56085 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Evan.
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Evan
July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 6° and about 42 inches of snow falls in a winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–81°
Fall37–58°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Evan faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
One declared disaster, in 2014, has brought federal aid to Evan households. On expected storm and flood damage, Evan sits below 65% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Evan break down as 36% from cold waves and 35% from inland flooding.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A smaller share of adults in Evan feel lonely than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
In Evan, 37% of adults have obesity. Among adults here, 13% report frequent mental distress, against 16% in Minnesota’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. Against the Minnesota average, Evan comes out ahead on 7 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. Only one of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Evan.
| Evan | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
7 better16 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Evan | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer lonely adults | 25.8% | 31.2% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 20.7% | 24.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 5.9% |
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
6.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Wanda Gág House and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Evan. Close and well known come first.
19 mi MuseumWanda Gág House
19 mi MuseumBrown County Museum20 mi City parkAlexander Ramsey Park
16 mi MuseumRenville County Historical Museum
34 mi City parkGaylord City ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Brown County Museum: Flip Schulke, Public domain · Renville County Historical Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gaylord City Park: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Evan
17pages on Evan
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Evan; the nearest are
Martin Luther CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Ulm18.3 mi$18,120 tuitionSouth Central CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Mankato41 mi$6,146 in-state tuitionMinnesota State University-MankatoUniversity or college · Public · Mankato43.8 mi$9,572 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Evan residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Evan
City in Minnesota, United States
Evan is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Evan had a population of 70.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Evan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Evan, MN a good place to live?
Evan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.