What are the schools like in Gillette, WY?

Gillette is served primarily by Campbell County School District #1. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Gillette?

The median household income in Gillette, WY is $90,415 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Gillette, WY?

Gillette has an average high temperature of 36.2°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 55.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Gillette, WY affordable or expensive?

Gillette's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gillette is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,900 and the median rent is $900 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gillette, WY?

Gillette has a violent crime rate of 197.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1519.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gillette, WY a Good Place to Live?

Gillette is a small city of 33,158 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $90,415 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Gillette stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gillette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gillette 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: 96.2

Gillette's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gillette costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gillette, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,415	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gillette's violent crime rate is 197.0 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

197.0 /100k

Property Crime

1519.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gillette is served primarily by Campbell County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gillette, WY	National Avg
School District	Campbell County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gillette sees average highs of 36.2°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 18.0 inches of annual precipitation and 55.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gillette, WY
Average High — January	36.2°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	18.0"
Annual Snowfall	55.7"

Demographics

Metric	Gillette, WY	National Avg
Population	33,158	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sleepy Hollow, WY 4 mi Moorcroft, WY 27 mi Pine Haven, WY 34 mi Wright, WY 36 mi Arvada, WY 42 mi

ZIP Codes in Gillette

Gillette, WY is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

82718 82716

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gillette, WY affordable or expensive?

Gillette's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gillette roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,900 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Gillette, WY?

Gillette's violent crime rate is 197.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1519.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gillette?

Public schools in Gillette are operated by Campbell County School District #1. The district has 17 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gillette, WY a good place to live?

Gillette, WY has a population of 33,158, a median household income of $90,415, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Gillette?

Gillette averages 36.2°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.0 inches with about 55.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gillette?

Gillette, WY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 82718, 82716.

What is the population of Gillette?

The population of Gillette, Wyoming is 33,158 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gillette?

Key numbers for living in Gillette: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $242,900, median household income $90,415, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gillette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.