Gillette, WY

Gillette, Wyoming

Introduction to Gillette, Wyoming

Gillette, Wyoming, in Campbell county, is 113 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota and 316 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 19,646.

Gillette History

The area now known as Gillette was originally known as Donkey Town and was a tent town. The community was named in honor of Edward Gillette, who was a local surveyor. The area was platted in 1891, when lots began to be sold. The railroad arrived in the same year. After a short span of time, the community began to develop and prosper. The community began to decline after the railroad was extended beyond Gillette however.

Gillette and nearby Attractions

• Keyhole State Park
• Anna Miller Museum
• Upton Red Onion Museum
• Hoofprints of the Past Museum
• Rockpile Museum
• Tongue River Reservoir State Park

Things To Do In Gillette

Golfers can enjoy a round at the Bell Nob Golf Course. Local museums include the Anna Miller Museum, Hoofprints of the Past Museum and the Rockpile Museum, which offer interesting insights into the history of the community. Local festivals include Octoberfest and Harvest Festival, both of which are celebrated every October.

Gillette Transportation

Natrona County International is the nearest major airport.

Gillette Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Casper College, Chadron State College and Colorado State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 16%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Gillette, WY

Comparing Gillette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gillette Almanac

Gillette Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Gillette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gillette, 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.

Gillette Public Libraries

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Gillette Hospitals

CAMPBELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
501 S BURMA AVE
(307) 688-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Gillette High Schools (2004)

CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1000 CAMEL DRIVE
307-682-7247
Serves 1,456 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
601 ROHAN
307-682-9809
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 111 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

POWDER RIVER BASIN CHILDREN'S CENTER
410 NORTH MILLER AVENUE
307-682-0231
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 22 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Gillette Colleges

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