Gillett town, Wisconsin
Gillett town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gillett town is a geographic entity located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 985. The land area covers 33.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 985 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 391 | ±72 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 430 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 391 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $203,100 | ±$28,182 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,823 | ±$6,380 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,468 | ±$4,043 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 115 | ±60 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 467 | ±86 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.7% | ±11.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF GILLETT
GUS Population: 998 (2024)
ID: 177598
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 605, GILLETT WI 54124-0605
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GUS Population: 40,037 (2024)
ID: 184233
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
301 WASHINGTON ST, OCONTO WI 54153
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Gillett | PK-05 | Gillett, WI | |
| Regular School Gillett | 09-12 | Gillett, WI | |
| Regular School Gillett | 06-08 | Gillett, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Abrams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bonduel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bonduel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bonduel, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Shawano, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coleman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Coleman, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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College of Menominee Nation
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College | 15.8 mi away | N172 State Highway 47&55, Keshena, WI, 54135-1179 |
71579956003084
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GILLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 200 E. MAIN ST., GILLETT, WI, 54124 |
(920) 855-6224
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SURING AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 604 E. MAIN ST., SURING, WI, 54174 |
(920) 842-4451
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OCONTO FALLS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 251 N. MAIN ST., OCONTO FALLS, WI, 54154 |
(920) 846-2673
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BONDUEL BRANCH
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 125 N. WASHINGTON ST., BONDUEL, WI, 54107 |
(715) 758-2267
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LENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 200 E. MAIN ST., LENA, WI, 54139 |
(920) 829-5335
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PULASKI BRANCH
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 222 W. PULASKI ST., PULASKI, WI, 54162 |
(920) 822-3220
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S. VERNA FOWLER ACADEMIC LIBRARY / MENOMINEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | N172 HWY. 47/55, KESHENA, WI, 54135 |
(715) 799-5600
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SHAWANO COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 128 S. SAWYER ST., SHAWANO, WI, 54166 |
(715) 526-3829
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COLEMAN BRANCH
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 123 W. MAIN ST., COLEMAN, WI, 54112 |
(920) 897-2400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SURING, WI US, located 7.6 miles from Gillett town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8° | 5.1° | 14.4° | 1.34" | 11.6" |
| February | 28.4° | 6.9° | 17.6° | 1.13" | 13.3" |
| March | 39.9° | 18.1° | 29.0° | 1.79" | 8.8" |
| April | 53.0° | 30.2° | 41.6° | 2.89" | 6.3" |
| May | 66.1° | 42.2° | 54.1° | 3.43" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.8° | 52.3° | 63.6° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.8° | 56.4° | 67.6° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.2° | 55.0° | 66.1° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.5° | 46.7° | 58.1° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.4° | 34.9° | 45.7° | 2.82" | 0.6" |
| November | 41.6° | 24.3° | 33.0° | 2.01" | 2.3" |
| December | 28.9° | 12.8° | 20.9° | 1.69" | 13.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett city | City | 0.5 mi | — |
| Pulcifer CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Green Valley CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Suring village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| Oconto Falls city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Cecil village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5508329075. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.