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Living in
Gillette.
About
Life in Gillette
Gillette offers economic stability with a very low unemployment rate of 3.4% and solid median household income around $81,316, making it an attractive option if you work in energy sectors or related industries. The cost of living is reasonable—median home values hover around $264,500 and rent averages $976 monthly—though these figures may shift as the region adapts to declining coal demand. Winters are genuinely cold with temperatures dropping well below zero, while summers are hot with pleasant mornings, and the high desert setting means relatively little natural tree cover, though the city has invested in planted greenery since the 1940s.
Gillette at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Gillette: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gillette, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.3%), and 8.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for WY
Rent, home values, and income in Gillette
In Gillette, home values are 15% below the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,525
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $339,035 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WY
Unemployment in Gillette
Unemployment in Gillette is close to the WY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Gillette Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.8 min avg
How Gillette residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gillette, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC)
Regional airport · few flights30k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Gillette runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
221
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,379.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Gillette Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
56.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Campbell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Campbell County, which includes Gillette, the most common type is hail, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 35 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Hail | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 45 | Hail | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
151 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Campbell County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Campbell County, which includes Gillette, is typically good — 271 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
271
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Campbell County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gillette has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/35°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.0"
Annual Snowfall
55.7"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
174
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
100
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 16°F | 0.59" |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 0.78" |
| Mar | 49°F | 25°F | 1.13" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 2.13" |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 3.27" |
| Jun | 77°F | 50°F | 2.54" |
| Jul | 86°F | 57°F | 1.68" |
| Aug | 85°F | 56°F | 1.38" |
| Sep | 75°F | 46°F | 1.25" |
| Oct | 59°F | 34°F | 1.57" |
| Nov | 46°F | 24°F | 0.63" |
| Dec | 36°F | 16°F | 0.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gillette
Gillette has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Campbell County Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gillette
Gillette's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Devils Tower National Monument, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gillette
Gillette has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Devils Tower National Monument (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Devils Tower National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayJewel Cave National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Gillette
Campbell County Public Library System
2101 South 4-J Road, Gillette
Cities Near Gillette
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Gillette.
Planning a move to Gillette?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Gillette FAQ
Is Gillette, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Gillette's median rent is $976/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,316/year. Median home value is $264,500.
Is Gillette, Wyoming safe?⌄
Gillette's violent crime rate was 221 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1379 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gillette, Wyoming?⌄
Gillette has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gillette, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Gillette is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $976/month and median household income is $81,316/year. The median home value is $264,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gillette, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Gillette is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from