9 movers in Gillette
Greens Moving & Storage
"I hired Greens Moving and Storage to help my son and my 7 month pregnant daughter-in-law move from East Rapid City to West Rapid City the first part of Sept. They were at the house the kids were moving out of right on time and were very friendly a..."
Green’s Moving & Storage
"All around excellent service. Fast, efficient, cheerful great crew! They had all the packing materials we needed, answered questions about how to safely pack unique items. When loading they brought a big crew and had the house cleaned out in just ..."
Rio Moving
"I feel compelled to share my experience with Rio Moving I had a while back since there appears to be numerous self-reviews inflating their rating across sites. This review includes Rio Moving's responses to this review as posted on Trustpilot, whi..."
Northwestern Warehouse Company
"Worst moving company ever, save yourself some pain and find someone else! Trust me on this when I tell you they are the worst!"
American Movers Direct LLC
"On the day of the I was quoted from Broker (American Movers Direct LLC) Estimate of 3195.44. When the movers Super Move USA came I had to give them $17500.00 To even start to load.When I received the items I had to give them another $17500.00 b..."
What to know when moving to Gillette, WY
TL;DR: Gillette at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 26.6% of residents are renters and the median household income is $77,169.
- The Major Draw:
- Median rent is $890, making it a more affordable option compared to many other areas.
- The Reality Check:
- The poverty rate stands at 13.8%, which could be a concern for some.
- Commute:
- Only 0.5% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Plan for about 19 inches of precipitation a year, so invest in good rain gear.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $890, while the median home value is $234,700.
- 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, contributing to community education levels.
- The poverty rate is 13.8%, indicating some economic challenges.
- The renter percentage is 26.6%, showing a smaller rental market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Wyoming, crime rates are generally lower than the national average, with significant reductions in recent years.
- Violent crime: 184.2 per 100k vs. national rate of 325.3, a decrease of 17% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,090.3 per 100k vs. national rate of 1,546.9, down by 28.3% since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate is 3 per 100k, which is lower than the national average.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Wyoming).
Weather & Getting Outside
Gillette experiences approximately 19 inches of precipitation annually, spread over about 92 rainy days. The winter season sees minimal snowfall with about 2.8 inches per year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Dalbey Memorial Park - 4.6 stars (600 reviews)
- Frontier Auto Museum & Cafe - 4.9 stars (519 reviews)
- CAM-PLEX Park - 4.7 stars (352 reviews)
- Bicentennial Park - 4.5 stars (295 reviews)
- Lasting Legacy Park - 4.7 stars (292 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
