Campbell County is located in northeastern Wyoming along the Montana border, extending from the Powder River Basin eastward toward the Black Hills region. Established in 1911 and named for politician and rancher John A. Campbell, the county developed around ranching and later became closely associated with large-scale energy production. It is among Wyoming’s larger counties by population, with roughly 46,000 residents, and serves as a regional hub for surrounding rural areas. The landscape includes broad sagebrush plains, rolling badlands, and prominent features such as the Rochelle Hills and areas of the Thunder Basin National Grassland. Campbell County’s economy has been dominated by coal mining and related industries, alongside oil and gas, transportation, and livestock agriculture. Settlement is concentrated in and around Gillette, the county seat and principal community, with extensive sparsely populated rangeland elsewhere.

Campbell County Local Demographic Profile

Campbell County is in northeastern Wyoming, centered on the Gillette area and bordering Montana to the north. It is a major population center for the Powder River Basin region of the state.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Campbell County, Wyoming, the county had:

  • Population (2020 Census): 46,133
  • Population (most recent annual estimate shown on QuickFacts): 46,696 (see QuickFacts “Population estimates” field)

For local government and planning resources, visit the Campbell County official website.

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (American Community Survey indicators):

  • Age (selected):
    • Under 18 years: 26.4%
    • Age 65 and over: 9.6%
  • Gender:
    • Female persons: 48.7%
    • Male persons: 51.3% (computed as the remainder)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS-based shares for race and Hispanic/Latino ethnicity):

  • White alone: 87.3%
  • Black or African American alone: 1.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.2%
  • Asian alone: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.2%
  • Two or more races: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 8.6%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

  • Households (2019–2023): 16,549
  • Persons per household (2019–2023): 2.72
  • Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2019–2023): 73.1%
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2019–2023): $280,200
  • Median gross rent (2019–2023): $1,129
  • Housing units (2020): 19,027

Email Usage

Campbell County, Wyoming is a large, low-density Powder River Basin county where long distances between towns and rural housing increase the cost and complexity of fixed broadband deployment, shaping how residents access email and other digital services.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published, so email access trends are summarized using proxy indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov), especially American Community Survey measures of broadband subscriptions and household computer availability. Higher broadband and computer access generally correlates with more consistent email use, while reliance on mobile-only connectivity can limit attachment-heavy or work-related email tasks.

Age structure also influences likely email adoption: older adults tend to use email for health, government, and family communication, while younger cohorts often substitute messaging apps; county age distributions are available via QuickFacts for Campbell County. Gender composition is typically not a primary driver of email access; demographic context is also included in QuickFacts.

Connectivity constraints in rural Campbell County include limited last‑mile infrastructure outside Gillette, variable speeds, and fewer provider options; statewide broadband planning context appears in the Wyoming Public Service Commission resources.

Mobile Phone Usage

Campbell County is in northeastern Wyoming and includes Gillette as its principal population center. Outside the Gillette urban area, the county is predominantly rural, with long travel corridors (including I‑90) and large areas of open high plains associated with energy development. The county’s low population density and large land area are central constraints on mobile network economics and can produce sharp differences between coverage along highways/settlements and coverage in more remote areas.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

Network availability describes where mobile carriers report service (signal and advertised technology such as LTE or 5G). Adoption describes whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service, own smartphones, and use mobile internet. Availability can exceed adoption in rural areas due to affordability, device capability, digital skills, and reliance on fixed broadband at home.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (county-level availability vs. adoption)

Availability indicators (network presence)

  • FCC Mobile Broadband Coverage data (availability): The FCC publishes carrier-reported mobile broadband coverage (including LTE and 5G) that can be viewed as maps and downloaded as GIS data. This is the primary public source for county-area coverage footprints, but it is provider-reported and model-based, not a guarantee of indoor service or consistent performance. See the FCC’s mobile coverage resources via the FCC National Broadband Map (switch to mobile broadband layers and provider views).

Adoption indicators (subscriptions/devices/usage)

  • County-level smartphone ownership and mobile-only status are not consistently published as official statistics.
    The U.S. Census Bureau provides internet subscription and device measures through the American Community Survey (ACS), but many device-specific tables are more reliable at state or larger geographies than at sparsely populated counties due to sampling limitations. County-level estimates may be available for “internet subscription” more broadly, but smartphone-only and mobile broadband-only measures can be limited or suppressed depending on table and year. Reference sources include Census.gov (ACS) and related internet subscription topics.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (4G/5G)

4G LTE availability (network availability)

  • LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband technology across rural Wyoming, including along primary road corridors and around Gillette, based on carrier reporting in FCC map layers. In Campbell County, LTE coverage is typically strongest in and near Gillette and along major transportation routes, with decreasing coverage consistency in more remote areas.
  • For county-area verification, the most comparable public method is to review LTE layers and provider footprints on the FCC National Broadband Map.

5G availability (network availability)

  • 5G availability in rural counties often appears in FCC layers as pockets around population centers and along some corridors. In Campbell County, 5G—where reported—tends to concentrate near Gillette and other developed areas rather than uniformly across the county’s full land area.
  • Public, county-specific 5G assertions vary by carrier and are best interpreted using FCC provider-specific layers rather than generalized state statements. The most direct public reference remains the FCC National Broadband Map.

Usage patterns (adoption and behavior)

  • County-specific mobile internet “usage pattern” metrics (share using 4G vs 5G, average mobile data consumption, mobile-only reliance) are not typically published in official public datasets at the county level. These metrics are commonly available only through carrier analytics or commercial measurement firms.
  • Official sources more commonly support availability (FCC mapping) and general subscription measures (Census ACS) rather than technology-specific usage shares.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

  • Direct county-level distributions of device types (smartphone vs. basic phone, hotspot, tablet-only access) are not consistently available in official public releases.
  • The ACS provides measures related to household computing devices and internet subscriptions, but device-type detail for small geographies can be limited by sample size. State-level and regional patterns are more stable than county estimates. Primary reference: Census.gov (ACS).
  • In practice, the most defensible public statement at county scale is that smartphones are the dominant consumer mobile device nationally and statewide, while county-specific shares require survey microdata or commercial datasets not routinely published for a single county.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, infrastructure, and land use (availability constraints)

  • Large land area + low density: Cell site spacing increases, and coverage gaps are more likely away from towns and highways. This affects both signal availability and quality (indoor penetration, consistent throughput).
  • Transportation corridors: Coverage often aligns with I‑90 and other major routes due to demand concentration and backhaul feasibility.
  • Terrain and clutter: Campbell County’s high plains terrain is less mountainous than western Wyoming, which can reduce terrain-blocking effects; however, distance and sparse infrastructure remain key limitations. (This is a general radio network principle; public maps should be used for location-specific confirmation.)

Population distribution and local economy (adoption and usage)

  • Concentration around Gillette: Denser areas typically have more provider investment (more cell sites, higher-capacity backhaul), which can support newer technologies and better performance. This affects availability, while adoption still depends on household characteristics.
  • Income and affordability: Adoption of smartphone plans and device upgrades is sensitive to household income and plan pricing. County-specific affordability metrics for mobile service are not typically published as official county indicators; broader socioeconomic context is available through the Census Bureau QuickFacts profiles (county demographics and income).
  • Age structure and household composition: Nationally, older age is associated with lower smartphone adoption and lower reliance on mobile-only internet, while working-age populations typically show higher smartphone use. County-level device-type adoption by age is usually not available as a single official county statistic; ACS demographic structure can be used to contextualize likely variation without asserting county-specific rates.

Practical sources for county-relevant documentation (public and official)

Data limitations specific to Campbell County

  • Availability: Public mobile coverage at county scale relies primarily on FCC carrier-reported layers, which can overstate real-world experience (especially indoors or at cell edge) and do not directly measure congestion or throughput.
  • Adoption: Official, county-specific measures of smartphone ownership, mobile-only households, and 4G/5G usage shares are limited or not consistently published. The most reliable public county adoption indicators tend to be broader (household internet subscription) rather than mobile-technology-specific.

Social Media Trends

Campbell County is in northeastern Wyoming and includes Gillette (the county seat) along with Wright and several unincorporated communities. The local economy is strongly shaped by energy development (Powder River Basin coal, oil, and gas) and related services, alongside a large rural area with long travel distances. These characteristics typically elevate the importance of mobile-first communication, local Facebook groups, and platform use tied to weather, road conditions, schools, and community events.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • County-specific social media penetration is not published in standard public datasets at the county level. The most defensible approach is to use Wyoming and U.S. benchmark rates from large national surveys.
  • Wyoming connectivity context: The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey provides local internet subscription and device indicators used as a prerequisite for social platform access; see U.S. Census Bureau data tools (ACS).
  • U.S. adult social media use benchmark: About 7 in 10 U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, based on Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet. This is the best available reference baseline commonly used to contextualize smaller geographies such as counties.

Age group trends

Age is the strongest predictor of social media use in nationally representative data:

  • 18–29: Highest usage across platforms; very high penetration on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube (Pew; see platform-by-age detail).
  • 30–49: High overall usage; strong presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram; growing use of TikTok (Pew).
  • 50–64: Majority use social media; Facebook and YouTube dominate; lower adoption of Snapchat/TikTok relative to younger adults (Pew).
  • 65+: Lowest overall adoption, but Facebook and YouTube remain the most commonly used among adopters (Pew).

Local implication for Campbell County: a workforce with significant concentrations in trades, services, and energy-related occupations typically aligns with heavier reliance on Facebook and YouTube for community information and how‑to content, while TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat concentrate more among younger residents.

Gender breakdown

County-level gender splits by platform are not typically published; national survey patterns provide the most reliable directional view:

  • Women are generally more likely than men to use Pinterest and Facebook.
  • Men are often more likely to use Reddit and some discussion-forward platforms.
  • Many large platforms (notably YouTube) show relatively broad reach across genders. These patterns are summarized in Pew’s platform demographic tables: Pew Research Center social media demographics.

Most-used platforms (benchmarks with percentages)

The following are U.S. adult usage rates from Pew’s ongoing tracking (useful as a benchmark in the absence of county-published rates):

Campbell County–specific expectation (directional, not a measured county estimate): Facebook and YouTube tend to be the most broadly used due to cross-age reach and utility for local updates; Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat skew younger; LinkedIn skews toward professional/office-based segments.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Community-information usage is typically Facebook-centric in rural and micropolitan areas: local groups and pages function as “digital bulletin boards” for announcements, weather impacts, school activities, buy/sell listings, and civic updates (consistent with Facebook’s broad adult reach in Pew platform penetration).
  • Video is a primary engagement format: YouTube’s very high penetration supports heavy consumption of local/national news clips, practical how-to content, and entertainment; short-form video growth on TikTok/Instagram is concentrated among younger cohorts (Pew).
  • Age-driven platform sorting: younger users cluster more on TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat, while older users are more likely to rely on Facebook; this produces parallel “local attention channels” by age group (Pew demographic splits).
  • Messaging and private sharing: national data show continued growth in sharing via direct messages and private groups rather than public posting on some networks; platform mixing (watch on YouTube/TikTok, coordinate on Facebook Messenger/other messaging) is common (Pew context across platform use).

Data note: Public, methodologically consistent social media usage estimates are generally reported at the national (and sometimes state) level rather than by county. For authoritative benchmarking used above, Pew’s survey-based estimates are the primary source: Pew Research Center.

Family & Associates Records

Campbell County, Wyoming maintains family and associate-related public records through county offices and state vital records systems. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are issued at the state level by the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services; certified copies are restricted to eligible applicants, while informational indexes and third‑party reproductions may vary in availability. Divorce records are generally filed and maintained with the district court; access is managed through court record rules and may require in-person requests or approved electronic access.

Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the County Clerk, and recorded documents are indexed through the clerk/recorder function. Property records (deeds, liens) and some associated-name records are also held by the county clerk/recorder and are typically searchable by name in public indexes. Probate, guardianship, and certain family-related case files are handled by the courts and may include confidential components.

Public databases commonly include recorded-document search portals and court docket access tools, with availability depending on the agency. In-person access is generally available during business hours at the relevant office counters.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to birth records, adoption records, juvenile matters, and portions of domestic relations case files; redactions may be used for sensitive identifiers.

Official sources: Campbell County Clerk; Wyoming Judicial Branch; Wyoming Vital Statistics Services.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

Marriage records

  • Marriage license applications and issued licenses: Created by the Campbell County Clerk as part of the licensing process.
  • Marriage returns/certificates: The executed license (signed by the officiant and witnesses, as applicable) is returned for recording and becomes the county’s official record of the marriage.

Divorce records

  • Divorce decrees and related case filings: Maintained by the Clerk of District Court for the judicial district serving Campbell County (Campbell County District Court). The decree is the final order dissolving the marriage.
  • Associated documents (availability varies by access rules): complaints/petitions, summons, financial affidavits, stipulated agreements, child custody/support orders, and other pleadings and orders.

Annulment records

  • Annulment decrees and case filings: Annulments are court actions and are maintained by the Clerk of District Court in the same manner as other domestic relations cases.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Campbell County marriage records (licensing/recording)

  • Filed with: Campbell County Clerk (as the county official responsible for issuing marriage licenses and recording returned licenses).
  • Access:
    • In-person requests through the County Clerk’s office for copies or certified copies (commonly required for legal purposes).
    • Some counties provide search/copy request procedures via official county channels; availability of online indexes varies by office practice and system capabilities.

Campbell County divorce and annulment records (court records)

  • Filed with: Clerk of District Court (Campbell County District Court case file).
  • Access:
    • In-person at the Clerk of District Court for public portions of case files and for certified copies of decrees/orders.
    • Remote/electronic access may exist through Wyoming’s court record systems or terminals, subject to court rules and document-level access restrictions; comprehensive online availability is not uniform for all documents.

State-level vital records context (Wyoming)

  • Wyoming maintains statewide vital records through the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services. County-recorded marriage documents are often usable for certified copies locally; statewide processes may also exist for verification and certified copies depending on record type and administrative practice.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record (county)

Common data elements include:

  • Full names of both parties (including prior/maiden names as reported)
  • Dates of birth/ages and places of birth (as reported)
  • Current residences/addresses at time of application
  • Date and place (jurisdiction) of intended marriage and/or solemnization
  • Officiant’s name and authority, and date performed
  • Witness information (when recorded)
  • License number, issuance date, and filing/recording information
  • Applicant attestations and signatures

Divorce decree (district court)

Common data elements include:

  • Court name, case/caption, docket/case number
  • Names of the parties
  • Date of filing and date of decree
  • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
  • Orders addressing:
    • Property and debt division
    • Spousal support (alimony), if ordered
    • Child custody/visitation (legal/physical custody terms)
    • Child support and medical insurance provisions
    • Name change orders (when granted)
  • Judge’s signature and court seal (for certified copies)

Annulment decree (district court)

Common data elements include:

  • Court name, case number, parties’ names
  • Legal basis for annulment as determined by the court
  • Orders declaring the marriage void/voidable and related determinations (property, custody/support where applicable)
  • Judge’s signature and date

Privacy or legal restrictions

Public access framework

  • Marriage records recorded by the county are generally treated as public records, with access to copies provided by the County Clerk. Practical access may be limited by administrative procedures and identification of the record (names/dates).
  • Court records (divorce/annulment) are generally public to the extent not restricted by law or court order. The Clerk of District Court provides access consistent with Wyoming court rules governing public access to court records.

Common restrictions and redactions

  • Sealed records: A judge may seal all or part of a divorce or annulment file (or specific exhibits) by court order, limiting public inspection and copying.
  • Protected personal information: Court access rules commonly restrict or require redaction of sensitive information (for example, Social Security numbers, certain financial account numbers, and certain information involving minors). Some documents may be accessible only in redacted form, even when the case is otherwise public.
  • Confidential case types within domestic relations: Certain family-law-related matters (such as some juvenile proceedings) are treated as confidential under separate legal standards; these are distinct from standard divorce decrees but may appear in related contexts.
  • Identity verification for certified copies: Offices often require formal request procedures for certified copies, and fees apply under established schedules.

Record correction and amendment

  • Corrections to recorded marriage documents and corrections to court orders typically follow formal processes (administrative correction for recording issues; court motion/order for judicial records), with documentation requirements and preservation of the original record history.

Education, Employment and Housing

Campbell County is in northeast Wyoming on the High Plains, anchored by Gillette and surrounded by large areas of ranchland and energy development. The county’s population is roughly 50,000 (Gillette is the primary population center), with a community context shaped by coal mining and related industrial activity, relatively low population density outside the Gillette area, and a housing market that has historically tracked energy-sector cycles.

Education Indicators

Public schools (number and names)

Campbell County’s public K–12 system is operated primarily by Campbell County School District No. 1 (CCSD1) in and around Gillette; a smaller portion of the county is served by Campbell County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) in Wright. A current roster of schools and official school names is maintained on the districts’ pages (publicly posted): CCSD1 schools directory and CCSD2 district information are available via the districts’ official sites (for example, through the Campbell County School District No. 1 website and Campbell County School District No. 2 website).
Note: A single “total number of public schools in the county” varies by how programs are counted (alternative schools, early learning centers, etc.). The most consistent public listing is each district’s official school directory.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratio (proxy): Countywide ratios are most consistently reported through federal school and ACS summaries rather than a single county “district-aggregated” statistic. A commonly used proxy is the area’s public school student–teacher ratio as reported in federal profiles; for county-level school staffing, district annual reports are the most authoritative source.
  • Graduation rates: Wyoming reports 4-year cohort graduation rates through the state education accountability system. Campbell County’s graduation outcomes are typically reported at the high-school and district level (CCSD1 and CCSD2) rather than a single countywide combined figure. The Wyoming Department of Education publishes accountability and graduation reporting (see Wyoming Department of Education).
    Data note: A single, most-recent countywide graduation rate is not consistently published as one statistic across all reporting systems; district/school rates are the standard.

Adult educational attainment

Adult education levels are most consistently measured using the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) for the county:

  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+): reported in ACS county tables.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): reported in ACS county tables.
    The most direct source for these county metrics is the Census Bureau’s county profile and ACS tables (see data.census.gov and the county’s quick profile via QuickFacts).
    Context: Campbell County typically shows high high-school completion relative to many U.S. counties, while bachelor’s attainment is often lower than large metro areas, reflecting a workforce historically weighted toward skilled trades, extraction, transportation, and industrial operations.

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Both Wyoming districts commonly provide CTE pathways aligned with trades and industry (welding, mechanics, construction, health sciences, business, etc.), reflecting regional labor demand. Program availability is documented in district course catalogs and Wyoming CTE reporting (see Wyoming CTE information).
  • Advanced Placement / concurrent enrollment: High schools in the county generally offer AP and/or dual/concurrent enrollment options, typically coordinated with Wyoming higher education partners. Offerings are listed in district high-school course guides.
  • Postsecondary access: Campbell County is served locally by Gillette College (a Northern Wyoming Community College District campus), which provides academic transfer, workforce training, and industry-aligned certificates (see Gillette College).

School safety measures and counseling resources

Public districts in Wyoming generally employ layered safety practices such as secured entry procedures, visitor management, emergency response drills, coordination with local law enforcement, and student support services (school counselors, school psychologists, social work/behavioral supports where staffed). District-specific safety plans and student services staffing are typically documented in board policies, annual reports, and school handbooks hosted on district websites.
Data note: Publicly accessible detail varies by district and may be summarized (rather than fully enumerated) for security reasons.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The standard source for county unemployment is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Campbell County’s unemployment rate is published monthly and annually by BLS and by the state labor market office (see BLS LAUS and Wyoming Department of Workforce Services).
Data note: A single “most recent year” value depends on whether the latest finalized annual average has been released; the BLS LAUS annual average series is the canonical reference.

Major industries and employment sectors

Campbell County’s economy is notably shaped by:

  • Mining and energy (especially coal) and related support activities
  • Transportation and warehousing (energy and regional freight movements)
  • Construction (cyclical with energy and local development)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (serving the Gillette hub)
  • Health care and social assistance and public administration/education as stable baseline employers
    Industry composition can be verified using BLS industry data and state labor market summaries (for example, BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages and Wyoming labor market publications via Wyoming DWS).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational demand commonly concentrates in:

  • Extraction and construction trades
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair
  • Transportation and material moving
  • Office/administrative support, sales, and management tied to local services and industrial operations
  • Health care practitioners/support serving the regional population center
    The most consistent occupational breakdown sources are the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics and state occupational projections (see BLS OEWS and Wyoming workforce reports via Wyoming DWS).
    Data note: OEWS is typically reported for metro areas or nonmetro areas; county-level occupation detail can be limited, so regional occupational structure is used as a proxy where county-only figures are not published.

Commuting patterns and mean commute times

  • Commuting mode: The majority of workers typically commute by driving alone, consistent with rural/energy-region travel patterns and limited fixed-route transit.
  • Mean travel time to work: The ACS provides the county’s mean commute time; in energy-oriented counties with a hub city and job sites outside town, commutes are often moderate to longer depending on worksite location and shift patterns.
    The most direct source is ACS “Journey to Work” (see ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov).

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

Gillette functions as the main employment center, so a large share of residents work within the county, with some cross-county commuting for specialized roles, project-based construction, and regional services. The ACS provides “county of residence vs. county of work” flows for this measure (see ACS county-to-county commuting).
Data note: Detailed origin–destination commuting can also be examined using Census LEHD/OnTheMap, which provides commuter inflows/outflows (see OnTheMap).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

The ACS reports:

  • Homeownership rate (owner-occupied share of occupied housing units)
  • Renter-occupied share
    Campbell County’s tenure split is published in ACS housing tables and QuickFacts (see Census QuickFacts and ACS housing tables).
    Context: The county typically has a majority owner-occupied housing stock, with a meaningful rental market in Gillette tied to workforce mobility and energy-cycle demand.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: Reported by ACS (5-year estimates are the most stable for county-level measurement).
  • Trend context (proxy): Campbell County home values have historically shown sensitivity to energy-sector employment cycles; periods of expansion tend to tighten rental vacancy and lift prices, while downturns can soften demand.
    The most consistent benchmark is ACS median value and time-series comparisons across ACS releases (see ACS median home value tables).
    Data note: “Recent trends” are best measured by comparing successive ACS 5-year medians and/or by using market data from local MLS systems, which are not uniformly available as public datasets.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Reported by ACS for the county.
    Rental costs generally concentrate in Gillette (apartments, townhomes, single-family rentals), with fewer conventional rentals in outlying rural areas. The ACS median gross rent is the standard public statistic (see ACS rent tables).

Types of housing

  • Gillette area: Predominantly single-family subdivisions, manufactured housing communities, and a supply of apartments/townhomes; newer infill and edge development reflects growth phases.
  • Outlying areas (including Wright and rural townships): More single-family homes, manufactured homes, and rural lots/acreages; housing density drops quickly outside municipal areas.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

Housing patterns generally align with:

  • In-town neighborhoods near schools, parks, retail corridors, and medical services in Gillette.
  • Peripheral subdivisions and rural acreages offering larger lots and separation from commercial centers, with longer drive times to schools and services.
    Data note: School proximity varies by specific attendance boundaries published by the districts; the authoritative boundary maps are maintained by CCSD1 and CCSD2 on their official sites.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Wyoming property taxes are administered locally with state-defined assessment ratios and locally determined mill levies. County-level effective tax rates and median tax payments are reported in ACS (median real estate taxes paid for owner-occupied homes). For a statewide overview of Wyoming property taxation, the Wyoming Department of Revenue provides assessment and tax structure information (see Wyoming Department of Revenue).
Data note: A single “average property tax rate” can be expressed as an effective rate (taxes paid divided by home value) using ACS medians; mill levies vary by taxing district, so homeowner costs differ by location within the county and applicable levies (school, county, municipal, special districts).

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