Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) A+
Coffee Beanery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Main Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
K's Koffe & Deli
Coffee Shop
City Brew Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Friends
Coffee Shop
The Local
Coffee Shop
Lula Belle's
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shoppe
Coffee Shop
High Plains Grill
Coffee Shop
Mona's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Frontier Auto Museum
Museum
AVA Community Art Center
Theatre Arts
Camelanes
Bowling Alley
Campbell County Rockpile Museum;Rockpile Museum Association
Museum
Foothills Theater
Cinema
Energy Equipment Park
Museum
CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Frontier Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (53) A+
Creative Beverages Liquor & Pub
Alcohol
Jo-Bawb's BBQ
Fast Food
Good Times / Taco Johns
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Mingles Lounge
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Rustic 13
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Good Times
Alcohol
Lakeside
Alcohol
Good Times Lounge
Bar
Smiling Moose Deli
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Fitness (8) A+
Peak Welness & Fitness
Gym
Wyoga
Gym
American Iron Fitness
Gym
Club Energize
Gym
Ignite
Gym
Tolero
Gym
Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County
Community Centre
Groceries (10) A+
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Meat Market
Butcher
Smith's
Grocery Store
Smiths Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Katie J's Bakery
Bakery
Breanna's Bakery
Bakery
Gillette Cheese House
Cheese
Don's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Homestead Bakery
Bakery
Parks (130) A+
Sunflower Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Cottonwood Park
Park
City Park
Park
Lasting Legacy Park
Park
Sage Bluffs Park
Park
Sage Valley Park
Park
Eldridge Park
Park
Bivens Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Providence Crossing Park
Park
Gurley Avenue Park
Park
Lion Winland Park
Park
Ava Art Park
Park
Dalbey Memorial Park
Park
Upper Sage Valley Park
Park
College Park
Park
Sutherland Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Hoadley Greenway Park
Park
Killarney Park
Park
Sierra Glen Park
Park
Sunburst Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
South Park
Park
Shops (111) A+
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Flying J
Convenience Store
Shoe Dept. Encore
Shoes
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Laurie's Flower Hut
Florist
Audrey's
Pets
Hair Sessions
Hairdresser
Common Cents Food Store
Convenience Store
DaVi Nails
Beauty
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Solar Nails
Beauty
Forget Me Not
Florist
CBHCO-OP
Convenience Store
Hardware Hank
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
A Prairie Dawn
Interior Decoration
Verizon
Electronics
Aaron's
Furniture
Perfect Image
Hairdresser
Top Nails & Spa
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Gillette.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Coach America
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Gillette is 99/100 - which is 1% higher than Wyoming.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C

Gillette crime rates are 2,293 per 100k, which is 25% higher than Wyoming
Property Crime
1,968 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
325 crimes per 100k
C
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employment A

The median income in Gillette is $73,867 - which is 25% higher than Wyoming.
Med. Household Income
$73,867
B
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (32)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Black Hills Urgent Care
Clinic
Powder River Dental
Dentist
Gillette Dental
Dentist
Smiths Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
Police
Clound Peak Endodontics
Dentist
Osco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pronghorn Family Dentistry
Dentist
307 Orthodontics
Dentist
Casper Children's Dental Clinic
Dentist
Powder River Dental
Dentist
Synergy Dental
Dentist
Dental Care Center
Dentist
Gillette Police Department
Police
Campbell County Health
Hospital
Walk-In Clinic & Occupational Health
Clinic
Kid Clinic
Clinic
Campbell County Fire Department Station Number 1
Fire Station
Ian Swift
Doctor
Davis ENT Specialists
Doctor
Medical Hill Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Campbell County Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Gillette Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Gillette Orthodontics
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Gillette home prices are $217,400 - which is 9% higher than Wyoming
Home Price
$217,400
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
5%
B
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C-

The Gillette graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Wyoming
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C
Elementary Schools (16) D-
Sunflower Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary
Stocktrail Elementary
Paintbrush Elementary
John Paul Ii Catholic School At St Matthew'S
Hillcrest Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Powder River Basin Children'S Center
Pronghorn Elementary
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Wagonwheel Elementary
Prairie Wind Elementary
Heritage Christian School
High Schools (7) F
Campbell County High School
Westwood High School
Youth Emergency Services Inc.
Powder River Basin Children'S Center
Thunder Basin High School
Youth Emergency Services
Heritage Christian School
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ratings D

Gillette has an overall rating of 55% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
A
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Best of both wrolds 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2024) Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews.
Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns and cities in this region have: difficulty attracting good teachers, doctors, etc. Plus, some low-level proper
...Read More ty crime. Overall, though it's a safe and welcoming place. And it lacks the level of poverty that much of the state faces. Yes, there are no glitzy mountains nearby, thank God. If there were, it would be Jackson, which nobody wants to see. Gillette is the third-larges city in the state, and has much more to offer then Jackson has, and it is the last bastion of affordability in the West. The average household earns enough to buy the average home in less than 4 years ($93.5K is the median household income, and the median home price is $312K). You cannot find that anywhere else west of the Mississippi. And for this price, you are getting a house, not a condo, like in big cities. And most houses are built in the past few decades, not like in older cities farther east, like Minneapolis or KCMO.
Politically, it's live-and-let live as most of the mountain west, but with a friendly Midwest element that you won't find as much if you go any farther west. To me, it's the bets of both worlds - Midwest cost of living with a Western frontier feel. Read Less
It's not for everyone. 2 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 19, 2020) Gillette is a small coal mining town, I grown up here and honestly there are a couple of nice things here but there is nothing much here to do, the crime rate here is terrible, the schools don't care about the students, and dont get me started on there court systems here. They ar ...Read More e all corrupt. There is a reason why no one comes to this town, but at least the night skies are beutiful. I wouldn't stay here long term for newcomers, especially if you want to start a family here. You're better off going to nearby towns like buffalo or riverton. Read Less
This Place is Trash 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 20, 2018) It's honestly trash here, you're better of moving to Washington. While it's trash here, any other area you will be able to actually do something. ...Read More Read Less
Gillette: A Beautiful Midwest City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Gillette for about a year so far. Gillette is a beautiful small city, far enough away from any from any major city that it has a genuine country feel to it. Finding a job here isn't particularly difficult, but you might not have a lot of high paying jobs to ch ...Read More oose from, either. There's a decent selection of stores to choose from, including a Walmart Supercenter that should cover most of your needs.

One of the best areas in Gillette is McManamen Park to the north. It has a big lake in the middle and is a beautiful place to take your dog or spend some time with friends. Summer weather is usually pretty mild and tops out in the 60s or 70s. There are usually farmers markets during the summer, as well as some parades and local festivals too. Overall, it's a relaxing city that I do enjoy living in very much. Read Less
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This Place is Trash 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 20, 2018) It's honestly trash here, you're better of moving to Washington. While it's trash here, any other area you will be able to actually do something. ...Read More Read Less
Gillette: A Beautiful Midwest City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Gillette for about a year so far. Gillette is a beautiful small city, far enough away from any from any major city that it has a genuine country feel to it. Finding a job here isn't particularly difficult, but you might not have a lot of high paying jobs to ch ...Read More oose from, either. There's a decent selection of stores to choose from, including a Walmart Supercenter that should cover most of your needs.

One of the best areas in Gillette is McManamen Park to the north. It has a big lake in the middle and is a beautiful place to take your dog or spend some time with friends. Summer weather is usually pretty mild and tops out in the 60s or 70s. There are usually farmers markets during the summer, as well as some parades and local festivals too. Overall, it's a relaxing city that I do enjoy living in very much. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gillette? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sunflower Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Cottonwood Park
      City Park
      Lasting Legacy Park
      Sage Bluffs Park
      Sage Valley Park
      Eldridge Park

      Entertainment

      Frontier Auto Museum
      AVA Community Art Center
      Camelanes
      Campbell County Rockpile Museum;Rockpile Museum Association
      Foothills Theater
      Energy Equipment Park
      CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Art Gallery
      Frontier Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Creative Beverages Liquor & Pub
      Jo-Bawb's BBQ
      Good Times / Taco Johns
      WingStreet
      Taco Bell
      Papa Murphy's
      Subway
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gillette? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Gillette.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Gillette a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Campbell County Health

      Pharmacies

      Smiths Pharmacy
      Medical Hill Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Osco Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Ian Swift
      Davis ENT Specialists