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Billings, MT

Founded 1877Yellowstone CountyElev. 952 m
Population
118,321
Median home
$311,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
43
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Billings

With about 118,321 residents, Billings is one of Montana's notable places. Billings was founded in 1877 and sits in Yellowstone County. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $71,855. Homes carry a median value of $311,800, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.2%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
118,321
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$71,855
Per-capita income
$42,639
Poverty rate
10.6%
High-school grad or higher
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
16.7 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.6%
Sales & office22.4%
Service17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$311,800
Median gross rent
$1,097/mo
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Median year built
1979
Households
50,340
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Billings has 43 public schools — 30 elementary, 10 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 37 schools
Reading11%
Math9%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Billings Sr High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Billings West High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Skyview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ben Steele Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Canyon Creek 7-8MiddleGrades 7–8
Castle Rock Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Elder Grove 7-8MiddleGrades 6–8
Elysian Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lewis & Clark Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Medicine Crow Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Riverside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Will James Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Yellowstone Academy 7-8MiddleGrades 7–8
Alkali Creek SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime134% above national
Billings902
Montana449
United States386
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime87% above national
Billings3,647
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Billings Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Billings.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Yellowstone County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Billings is in Yellowstone County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Billings was founded in 1877 and sits in Yellowstone County. Elevation ~952 m.

Map of Billings
Billings, MT
Where Billings is
BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozemanButte-Silver BowHelena
Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Billings Chamber of Commerce BuildingFire House No. 2North, Austin, HouseParmly Billings Memorial LibraryPrescott CommonsO'Donnell, I. D., HouseYegen, Peter, HouseYegen, Christian, House
Notable people from Billings
Bud LuckeyStanley AndersonJeff KoberJohn DahlCody MillerDenny RehbergPat SpurginAndrea FraserHelen LynchMaris Wrixon
People searches in Billings
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Laurel (13 mi)Columbus (35 mi)Hardin (46 mi)Roundup (46 mi)Red Lodge (53 mi)Big Timber (67 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Billings, MT (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Billings, Montana.

Patricia Nichole Jones, 38ABSCONDER
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59105
AKA Patricia Nichole Hall, Patricia Nicole Hall
Ryan Christopher White, 39
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Ryan White, Ryan C White
Kenneth Evan Anderson, 67
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
Joseph Dean Lee, 37
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Joseph Lambert, Joey Lee
Matthew James Brown, 43
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Matthew Brown, Matt Brown
Steven Warren Baker, 70
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
Steven Paul Allen, 67
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59105
AKA Steven P Allen
Kevin Anthony Martinez, 58
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59105
Daniel Rivera, 78
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Danial Rivera, Daniel Rivera
Chrispopher Daniel Campbell, 27
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Chrispopher Campbell, Christopher Campbell
Christopher Michael Allen, 44
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
Christopher Ace White, 34
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59105
AKA Christopher White
Christopher Smith, 46
Billings · 59101
AKA Christopher M Smith, Christopher Michael Smith
Christopher Michael Smith, 46
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Christopher M Smith
Richard Junious Hill, 41
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Richard Junious Hill, Richard Junious Hill
Richard Alan Hill, 69
Billings · Yellowstone County · 59101
AKA Richard Allen Hill, Richard Hill

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Billings — frequently asked

What is the population of Billings, Montana?
Billings has a population of about 118,321, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Billings?
The median home value in Billings is $311,800, and the median gross rent is $1,097/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Billings safe? What is the crime rate?
Billings Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 902 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Billings face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Yellowstone County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Billings?
Billings has 43 public schools (30 elementary, 10 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Billings?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Billings. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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