Gillette, WY Eviction Risk Score Campbell County · Wyoming · Population 33,431

Gillette, WY has an eviction risk score of 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Campbell County and the state of Wyoming. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 31.5% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Gillette is $976/month. About 26.8% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 9.0%, unemployment 4.3%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Campbell County voted Republican by 76.9 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 3.2/10, Gillette is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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