Evans, West Virginia facts for kids
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Evans, West Virginia
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 Evans, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Evans, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.084 sq mi (57.197 km2) |
| • Land | 21.954 sq mi (56.861 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1300 sq mi (0.3367 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,710 |
| • Density | 77.43/sq mi (29.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25241
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Evans is a small community in Jackson County, West Virginia, USA. It is not an official city or town. Evans is located in the western part of the county, near West Virginia Route 87. It lies west of Ripley, which is the main town of Jackson County.
Evans is about 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Evans has its own post office with the ZIP code 25241. About 20 local businesses operate in Evans, providing jobs for around 70 people.
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Who Lives in Evans?
In 2010, about 1,710 people lived in Evans. This included 867 males and 843 females. Most of the people living there, about 99%, were White. A small number of residents were African American, Hispanic, or Asian. There were 678 homes in Evans, with about 2 to 3 people living in each home.
Learning at Evans Elementary School
Evans has one public school called Evans Elementary School. Its mascot is the Bears! This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to fifth grade. It is part of the Jackson County School District.
Evans Elementary is a very special school. It has won many awards for being excellent. It was named a West Virginia School of Excellence. It also received the National Blue Ribbon School award in both 2015 and 2022. This means it is one of the best schools in the country! U.S. News currently ranks it as the number one elementary school in West Virginia.
Helping the Evans Community
Evans Community Initiative
The Evans Community Initiative, Inc. (ECI) is a group that helps make Evans a better place. They started in 1994 and are a non-profit organization. This means they use their money to help the community, not to make a profit.
ECI wants Evans to be a great place for families to live. They work to create a safe and beautiful environment for everyone. They have helped build a walking track and an outdoor classroom next to Evans Elementary School. They also helped get new outdoor toys and play areas for the school's playground. ECI continues to make a positive difference in the lives of people in Evans.
Famous People from Evans
Some well-known people have come from Evans:
- Jessica Wedge was named Miss West Virginia USA in 2006.
- David C. Hardesty Jr. became the 21st President of West Virginia University.
