Billings is a small town of 854 in Missouri, with a median household income of $41,989
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Billings stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Billings is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Billings city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Billings's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Billings costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Billings, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$716
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,989
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Billings's violent crime rate is 37.2 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
37.2 /100k
Property Crime
378.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Billings is served primarily by BILLINGS R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Billings, MO
National Avg
School District
BILLINGS R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Billings sees average highs of 44.6°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Billings's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Billings roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,500 and median rent is $716/month.
Billings's violent crime rate is 37.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Billings are operated by BILLINGS R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Billings, MO has a population of 854, a median household income of $41,989, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Billings averages 44.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Billings, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65610.
The population of Billings, Missouri is 854 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Billings: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $141,500, median household income $41,989, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Billings side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
