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Gillette, Wyoming

       
Total population 23,899 Average January/July temperatures 24.3° / 73.2°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 9.84 in. /yr.

Gillette, Wyoming

This rustic Campbell County city is in northeastern Wyoming.

Cultural Attractions
The Gillette Community Theater Troupe performs shows in Gillette and other cities.
Economy
Low-sulfur coal has sustained the economy of Gillette.
Geography
Gillette sits between the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Big Horn Mountains.
Historical
Gillette is named after Edward Gillette, a railroad surveyor.
Recreation
The city boasts 27 parks and a city pool.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 36.34 ° / 12.28 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.26 ° / 56.08 °
Precipitation (?) 9.84 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 26 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 54
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 102
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $44535.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $46970
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 5.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 1
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 3
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 23,899
Population density (?) 1,628 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 131.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,043 people
Education (?) 21 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 6
Number of clinics within the county (?) 12
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 1
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