Primary sources for Gillette, WY
- Census Bureau profile of Gillette, WY, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Gillette, WY, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Gillette, WY, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Gillette, WY
Electricity rates in Gillette, Wyoming
Campbell County, the county around Gillette, WY, ranks 1 of 23 Wyoming counties for the newest homes (median year built 1989). Gillette, Wyoming has 33,278 residents in 12,610 households; 30.3% heat with electricity.
Gillette on the map
Campbell County, with Gillette marked
Housing and heating in Gillette
Gillette, WY: 4,891 of 14,254 homes were built before 1980 and 5,414 in 2000 or later. Gillette, WY has 7,631 detached houses, 2,072 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,893 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Gillette, WY
% of homes by decade built, Gillette, WY
- 2pre-40
- 140s
- 150s
- 560s
- 2570s
- 1980s
- 990s
- 2300s
- 1510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Gillette, WY
| Gillette, WY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette, WY, median year built | 1988 | 1989 | -1 years | 1 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, built before 1980 | 34.3% | 33.8% | +0.5 points | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, built 2000 or later | 38.0% | 35.6% | +2.4 points | 1 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, detached houses | 53.5% | 57.8% | -4.2 points | 3 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.5% | 10.6% | +4.0 points | 3 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, mobile homes | 13.3% | 17.7% | -4.4 points | 1 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, renter households | 24.8% | 21.6% | +3.2 points | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, median home value | $257,200 | $266,400 | -$9,200 | 3 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, median gross rent a month | $922 | $952 | -$30 | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, people per household | 2.61 | 2.60 | +0.01 | 1 of 4 |
Facts about Gillette
- Residents of Gillette, WY, ACS 2023
- 33,2783 of 4 Wyoming cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Gillette, WY
- $90,6991 of 4 of those cities
- Households in Gillette, WY
- 12,6102.64 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Gillette, WY
- 75.2%9,480 owners and 3,130 renter households
- Housing units in Gillette, WY
- 14,2541,644 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Gillette, WY
- 30.3%3,821 of 12,610 homes
- Land area of Gillette, WY
- 23.2 sq mi1,435.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Gillette, WY
- 1.3% to 1.5%at 863 kWh a month over the $90,699 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Gillette, WY
- 56NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 168.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Gillette, WY
- 19884,891 of 14,254 homes (34.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Gillette, WY
- $257,200$922 gross rent a month, 4.30% of value a year
Outage risk around Gillette
Gillette, WY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 51 wind and 5 tornado, 168.3 per 100,000 residents of 33,278. Top gust near Gillette, WY: 67 knots, 77 mph. Damage near Gillette, WY: $56K.
Reports within 15 miles of Gillette, WY
wind and tornado reports, Gillette, WY
- 6'15
- 5'16
- 1'17
- 13'18
- 10'19
- 9'20
- 2'21
- 4'22
- 1'23
- 4'24
- 1'25
| Gillette, WY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette, WY, 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Gillette, WY, 2016 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Gillette, WY, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gillette, WY, 2018 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Gillette, WY, 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Gillette, WY, 2020 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Gillette, WY, 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gillette, WY, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Gillette, WY, 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gillette, WY, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Gillette, WY, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cost of living with electricity in Gillette
Gillette, WY: 12,610 households at $1,371 a year per home for electricity (Campbell County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $17.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,168 a year per household.
| Group in Gillette, WY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Gillette, WY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette, WY, all households | 12,610 | $1,371 | $17.3 million | 1.51% |
| Gillette, WY, homeowners | 9,480 | $1,572 | $14.9 million | 1.73% |
| Gillette, WY, renters | 3,130 | $647 | $2.0 million | 0.71% |
Who lives in Gillette: income, cars, homes
In Gillette, WY, 2,290 of 12,610 households earn under $35,000, 2,936 $35,000-$75,000, 4,716 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,668 $150,000 or more. 2,928 residents of Gillette, WY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.4. In Gillette, WY, 531 households own no vehicle and 8,851 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Gillette, WY homes: 10,112 have 3+ bedrooms, 858 none or one, median 5.9 rooms. Of 16,559 workers in Gillette, WY, 573 work from home, 13,395 drive alone, 139 ride transit and 261 walk. In Gillette, WY, 1,530 of 2,967 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,341 households moved in since 2018 and 1,580 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Gillette, WY
| Gillette, WY | Value | Rank in Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Gillette, WY, households under $35,000 | 18.2% | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, households $150,000 or more | 21.2% | 1 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, residents below poverty | 9.0% | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, median age | 33.4 | 3 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 70.9% | 1 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, households without a vehicle | 4.2% | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, households with 2+ vehicles | 70.2% | 1 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, workers at home | 3.5% | 4 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, cost-burdened renters | 51.6% | 2 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, moved in since 2018 | 42.4% | 2 of 4 |
| Gillette, WY, moved in before 2000 | 12.5% | 3 of 4 |
Who supplies Gillette
Campbell County lists 3 utilities for Gillette, WY (33,278 residents): homes pay 11.73 to 13.13 cents per kWh, about $101 to $113 a month at 863 kWh, 1.3% to 1.5% of the $90,699 Gillette median income. Campbell County page.
Analyst note on Gillette
Household income in Gillette, WY is $90,699; 9,480 of its 12,610 households own. Gillette, WY counts 33,278 residents in 12,610 households, on 23.2 square miles. 3,821 of the 12,610 occupied homes in Gillette, WY heat with electricity.
Gillette, WY has 14,254 housing units, 1,644 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Gillette, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Gillette, WY. Campbell County, the county around Gillette, WY, ranks 5 of 23 Wyoming counties for winter weather risk, FEMA score 89.2.
Campbell County, the county around Gillette, WY, ranks 6 of 23 Wyoming counties for the share of mobile homes (18%). Campbell County, the county around Gillette, WY, ranks 9 of 23 Wyoming counties for the highest yearly electricity cost per home ($1,371).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Gillette
Compare Gillette with nearby cities
| City near Gillette, WY | Distance from Gillette | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette, WY (this page) | 0 mi | 33,278 | $90,699 | 1988 | $257,200 | 56 | 3.5% |
| Casper, WY | 107.1 mi southwest | 58,754 (+25,476) | $69,171 (-$21,528) | 1974 (-14 yr) | $250,700 (-$6,500) | 30 (-26) | 9.5% (+6.1 pts) |
| Laramie, WY | 205.1 mi south | 31,848 (-1,430) | $52,414 (-$38,285) | 1977 (-11 yr) | $302,200 (+$45,000) | 26 (-30) | 8.9% (+5.4 pts) |
| Cheyenne, WY | 220.3 mi south | 64,976 (+31,698) | $77,176 (-$13,523) | 1975 (-13 yr) | $311,200 (+$54,000) | 63 (+7) | 7.6% (+4.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Gillette
| ZIP area touching Gillette, WY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Gillette | Share of Gillette's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 82718 (Gillette, WY) | 1.0% | 71.7% |
| 82716 (Gillette, WY) | 0.6% | 28.3% |
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Questions on Gillette
Gillette: what is the electricity rate?
Gillette, WY has no price of its own; its 33,278 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 863 kWh month costs $101 to $113.
Gillette: how does it rank among Wyoming cities?
Gillette, WY: rank 3 of 4 by its 33,278 residents, rank 1 of 4 by $90,699 median income.
Gillette: how many homes heat with electricity?
Gillette, WY: 3,821 of 12,610 occupied homes, 30.3%; Campbell County 27.4%.
Gillette: how much income goes to electricity?
At 863 kWh a month, 1.3% to 1.5% of the $90,699 median income in Gillette, WY.
Gillette: damaging storms reported nearby?
56 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Gillette, WY, 2015 to 2025, 168.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Gillette?
Gillette, WY: median home built 1988; 4,891 of 14,254 homes (34.3%) predate 1980, 7,631 are detached and 2,072 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Gillette, WY earn under $35,000?
2,290 of 12,610, against 2,668 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Gillette, WY live below the poverty line?
2,928 residents.
How many Gillette, WY households have no car?
531 households; 8,851 have two or more.