Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Gillett is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,333. Residents earn $55,323 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gillett receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gillett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gillett is $55,323, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Gillett is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Gillett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches, including 56.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,323 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,423 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,461 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 932 |
| County GDP | $1,351M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 115 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 49 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,861 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.39% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,473 |
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,861 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.39% |
| Obesity | 44.6% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,794/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 56.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 809 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 987/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8899°N, 88.3062°W |
| County FIPS | 55083 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 987/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 115 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |