Gillett, WI

Gillett, Wisconsin

Gillett, Wisconsin, in Oconto county, is 29 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 129 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 1,256 people in the city.

The People and Families of Gillett

In Gillett, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gillett had a median family income of $41,364.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,625) in Gillett. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Gillett Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Gillett is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Gillett, 89% of commuters drive to work. Gillett is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Gillett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Gillett, WI

Comparing Gillett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Gillett Almanac

Gillett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gillett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gillett, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gillett Public Libraries

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Gillett High Schools (2004)

GILLETT HI
208 W MAIN ST
920-855-2137
Serves 274 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Gillett Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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