Billings, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
118,321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,855 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$311,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$978 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellowstone County
5
Billings Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellowstone County
7
Billings Metro Area
7
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 25
Feb 0 6 29
Mar 1 9 37
Apr 2 4 46
May 2 1 55
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 1 59
Oct 1 3 47
Nov 1 5 34
Dec 0 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 24, MT State House District 48, MT
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Schools

Lewis & Clark Middle School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Rose Park School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Highland School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Burlington School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Rocky Mountain College
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Montana State University Billings
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Little Big Horn College
54 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Vincent Healthcare
2 miles, E • 5 star
Billings Clinic
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
91 miles, SW • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
146 miles, W • 1 star
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