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Billings is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

109,431

Billings Population6

41,778

Median Income5

3.5

Unemployment Rate15

Air Quality

100
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution12
  
  106 days per year
- High ozone
  
  0 days per year
Education

96
- Public schools rated 8+
  
  0
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)
  
  0 %
- High schools in top 25%
  
  0
- High schools in top 25% (%)
  
  0 %
- Top rated public high school20
  
  Billings West High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)20
  
  8,531
Taxes

64
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax14
  
  4.5 % (for median earners)
- State income tax14
  
  5.7 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax
  
  0.0 %
- State sales tax18
  
  0.0 %
- Property tax19
  
  0.8 %
- Vehicle tax19
  
  1.3 %
Climate

56
- Sunny days3
  
  58 days
- Rainy days10
  
  97 days
- Hot days10
  
  30 days
- Cold days10
  
  146 days
- Average humidity10
  
  54 %
- Average wind speed10
  
  11 mph
- Annual snowfall10
  
  59 inches
- Temperature in January10
  
  27 °F
- Temperature in July10
  
  73 °F
- Wildfire risk22
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk22
  
  None
- Tornado risk22
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk22
  
  Low
- Flood risk22
  
  Medium
Economy

56
- Income5
  
  $31,954
- Income (full-time)5
  
  $41,778
- Income ($100,000 or more)5
  
  10.1 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)5
  
  19.0 %
- Income growth (1-year)5
  
  1.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)5
  
  11.9 %
- Employment rate15
  
  96.5 %
- Employment rate (full-time)5
  
  46.4 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)15
  
  0.9 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)15
  
  7.7 %
- Population growth (1-year)6
  
  0.3 %
- Population growth (10-year)6
  
  7.8 %
Attractions

49
- Restaurants7
  
  72.3 per 100,000 residents
- Bars7
  
  83.0 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers7
  
  115.3 per 100,000 households
- Museums7
  
  7.7 per 100,000 households
- Music venues16
  
  4
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses17
  
  7
- Wineries
  
  1
- Casinos21
  
  106
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Healthcare

45
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  3
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  4.5 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  1
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  50.0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  9.7 miles from city center
Home Pricing

36
- Median home value4
  
  $268,436
- Median home value (sq ft)11
  
  $346
- Median rent price11
  
  $1,170
Safety

34
- Property crimes1
  
  4,821.3 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  546.5 per 100,000 residents
Diversity

31
- White or Middle Eastern6
  
  85.1 %
- Black6
  
  0.7 %
- Asian6
  
  0.7 %
- Hispanic6
  
  6.4 %
Local Transportation

30
- Walkability score9
  
  35
- Bikeability score9
  
  47
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit15
  
  0.8 %
- Commute via walking15
  
  2.7 %
- Commutes via driving solo15
  
  83.5 %
- Commute time (avg)15
  
  17.1 minutes
Outdoor Activities

14
- Beaches8
  
  1
- Parks13
  
  15
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Internet Connectivity

13
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband23
  
  77.9 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband23
  
  70.7 %
- Average download speed23
  
  38 mpbs
- Households with broadband24
  
  81.7 %

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Billings decreased by 0.8 years even though the fastest growing segment, 65- to 74-year olds, grew by 37%

Age

36.8

Median Age6

7.8

Population Growth Since 20106

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average6

Billings residents are mostly white and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 1.7% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 41.6%

Race

86.3

Montana Population, White6

61.1

United States population, White6

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity6

Billings's high elevation of 3,123 feet leads to regularly cold weather and strong winds, but relatively low humidity and little rainfall. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 146 days per year with 11 mph winds, 54% humidity, and 14 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain10

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature35

The average home value in Billings increased by 36% since 2010 which is 6% lower than the national average and 5% lower than the state average

Rent

1,170

Monthly Average11

Renters36

Average Home Value4

Billings is a slightly high tax location with no sales tax and property tax 25% lower than the national average, but income tax 50% higher than the national average.

Other

0.84

Property Tax19

0.0

Sales Tax18

1.25

Vehicle Tax19

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)37

Billings has a very high employment rate of 97% which is 3% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Talen Montana and Billings Clinic

Income

19.0

<$25,0005

10.1

$100,000+5

Distribution by Industry15

Billings is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results38

Representatives

Mayor27	Bill Cole Republican
House of Representative27	Greg Gianforte Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, St Vincent Healthcare, is 9.7 miles from the center of Billings, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Sheridan VA Medical Center, is 93.6 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, is 381.3 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	No

In Montana, 65.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has marginally increased from 2000 when 64.6% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#44	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub30
#32	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades31

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	Zillow Housing Data
5	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
6	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
8	Beaches \| Yelp
9	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
10	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
11	United States Home Prices & Home Values
12	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
13	Parks \| Yelp
14	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
15	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
16	Music Venues \| Yelp
17	Golf Courses \| Yelp
18	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
19	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
20	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
21	Casinos \| Yelp
22	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
23	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
24	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
25	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
31	National Health Index
32	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
33	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
34	Normal Precipitation, Inches
35	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
36	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
38	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Billings, MT

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