What are the schools like in Gillett, AR?

School district data for Gillett is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gillett?

The median household income in Gillett, AR is $65,341 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.8%.

What is the weather like in Gillett, AR?

Gillett has an average high temperature of 51.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.5 inches.

Gillett, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gillett, AR affordable or expensive?

Gillett's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gillett is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,700 and the median rent is $680 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gillett, AR?

Gillett has a violent crime rate of 737.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1584.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gillett, AR a Good Place to Live?

Gillett is a small town of 491 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $65,341 and a 14.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Gillett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gillett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gillett city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.7

Gillett's overall cost of living index is 84.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gillett costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gillett, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$680	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,341	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Gillett's violent crime rate is 737.7 per 100,000 residents — 94% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

737.7 /100k

Property Crime

1584.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Gillett, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gillett sees average highs of 51.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gillett, AR
Average High — January	51.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.5"

Demographics

Metric	Gillett, AR	National Avg
Population	491	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

DeWitt, AR 12 mi Gould, AR 14 mi Mitchellville, AR 16 mi Watson, AR 17 mi Dumas, AR 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Gillett

Gillett, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72055

Gillett vs Other Cities

Gillett, AR vs DeWitt, AR Gillett, AR vs Gould, AR Gillett, AR vs Mitchellville, AR Gillett, AR vs Watson, AR Gillett, AR vs Dumas, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gillett, AR affordable or expensive?

Gillett's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gillett roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,700 and median rent is $680/month.

What is the crime rate in Gillett, AR?

Gillett's violent crime rate is 737.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1584.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gillett?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gillett, AR a good place to live?

Gillett, AR has a population of 491, a median household income of $65,341, and an unemployment rate of 14.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gillett?

Gillett averages 51.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 1.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gillett?

Gillett, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72055.

What is the population of Gillett?

The population of Gillett, Arkansas is 491 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gillett?

Key numbers for living in Gillett: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $79,700, median household income $65,341, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gillett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.