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Crime in Billings summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Billings. Key points include:
There were 4,676 total crimes in Billings in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Billings is 3,829.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Billings is 746.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Billings is 3,083.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Billings is 80.70% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Billings Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Billings / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,676 | 3,829.5 | 2,040.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 911 | 746.1 | 423.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 105 | 86.0 | 19.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 701 | 574.1 | 342.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,765 | 3,083.4 | 1,617.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 445 | 364.4 | 167.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,808 | 2,299.7 | 1,286.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 512 | 419.3 | 164.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Billings summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Billings. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Montana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Billings is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Billings is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Billings is $392,208.
The median income in Billings is $73,712.
Billings's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Billings Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Billings | Montana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 102 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Health | 118 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Billings, MT Weather
The average high in Billings is 61.5° and the average low is 34.1°.
There are 38.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.8 inches of precipitation each year with 49.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Billings |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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I've had a brother that lived in Billings MT and we have cousins that live in Malta and Chinook MT. Anytime we've ever been there we've always enjoyed the different beauty and life style.
Farming is on the range there and farming in other places have different ways to raising their animals but they all come out the same if it's for the same purpose
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Billings Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Billings
The current population in Billings is 119,434. The population has increased 17.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 119,434 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 118,321 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 117,093 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 115,689 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 109,705 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 109,595 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 109,431 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 109,082 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 109,089 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 108,134 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 106,979 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 105,864 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 104,374 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 102,982 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 101,549 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Billings
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Billings is:
82.5% White with 98,541 White residents.
0.4% African American with 507 African American residents.
3.9% American Indian with 4,717 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 967 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 58 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 205 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 5,582 Two Or More residents.
7.4% Hispanic with 8,857 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Billings | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 83.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 4.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Billings
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Billings is 50.2% female with 59,965 female residents.
Billings is 49.8% male with 59,468 male residents.
| Gender | Billings | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Billings for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Billings completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Billings completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Billings completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Billings completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Billings completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Billings completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Billings completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Billings completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Billings completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Billings | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Billings, Montana
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3.5% of households in Billings earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Billings earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Billings earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Billings earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Billings earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Billings earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Billings earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Billings earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Billings earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.4% of households in Billings earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Billings | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 17.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
