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Gillett, WI
City in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,209
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
896
ZIP codes
0
Gillett and its ZIP codes
Gillett at a glance
- Gillett is about 8.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,844, 29% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,200 (56% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Gillett, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gillett, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,844
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (363), Polish Americans (129), Irish Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconto County. PPP loans are for Gillett.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,962
9,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $7,591 per person
How people get to work
Gillett, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.6%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gillett, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
105
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
32.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gillett, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Gillett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PulciferCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Oconto FallsCity | 7.8 mi | 2.9 |
| SuringVillage | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| CecilVillage | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| KrakowCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Legend LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16.8 |
| BonduelVillage | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| LenaVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| AbramsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| AngelicaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| KeshenaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.3 |
| PulaskiVillage | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| ShawanoCity | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| SobieskiCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ColemanVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gillett, WI in?
- Gillett is in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Gillett, WI?
- About 1,209 people live in Gillett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gillett?
- Nearby places include Pulcifer (4 mi), Green Valley (6.6 mi), Oconto Falls (7.8 mi), Suring (8.4 mi), Cecil (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023