Where Rivers and Opportunities Meet

The City of Evans, Colorado, with a population north of 23,000 is a thriving city located in the Front Range of Northern Colorado. Located strategically at the crossroads of the South Platte River and Union Pacific Railroad, Evans is ripe for future economic growth in the energy, agriculture, health care, and construction sectors. It is also well positioned at the intersection of US Highway 85 and 34, providing a corridor between Evans and Denver to the south, and easy access to Interstate 25 to the west.  

Culture and Creativity

Evans is proud of its multicultural heritage. Its annual festival Heritage Day is named after the city’s rich heritage that was built on a mix of Latin and European influences. Take a stroll through the city’s streets and you will appreciate the contrasting influences that have shaped this dynamic community. Murals painted by local artists adorn many of the historic buildings in Old Town East Evans. Evans's unity lies in its diversity and that can be seen in the food, to art,  music, and entertainment that abounds in the city.

Industry and Employment

Evans is located in Weld County and is in the heart of the largest oil production facilities in the State of Colorado. Currently, Weld County is responsible for 83% of all crude oil and 56% of all natural gas production in the state. In 2023 alone, 105,778,480 barrels of oil and 796,986,517 MCF (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas were produced in Weld County, far exceeding any other county in Colorado. Beginning in 2020, the oil and gas industry in Colorado accounted for more than 270,000 jobs across the state (source, Denver Post). Evans is home to oil giants PDC Energy, Cimarron Energy, Atmos Energy, and many more. Weld County is also the third largest county in the State of Colorado, spanning more than 4,000 square miles. Construction, food production, manufacturing and health care are also dominant employers in the area.