At a Glance
Median Income
$90,699
$39,578 per capita
Home Value
$257,200
Zillow: $321,965
Median Rent
$922/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Gillette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gillette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gillette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gillette residents earn a median household income of $90,699 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,578. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,041 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gillette is $257,200 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,965. Median rent is $922/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Gillette reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,959/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Gillette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gillette has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population33,278
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,435/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,699
Per Capita$39,578
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$6,628M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,286
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,200
Rent$922
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$321,965
Housing Units14,246
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,959/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary194/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,294/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,531 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Gillette was founded in 1892.
The median home in Gillette was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Northeast Wyoming Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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