Billings, Montana
Billings is a city of 119,434 people in Yellowstone County, Montana, founded in 1877.
Why visit Billings
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 64 parks and trails, 256 places to eat, 42 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alberta Bair Theater, AMC CLASSIC Billings 10, Yellowstone Art Museum and Garfield School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 57 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Billings
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Billings
Billings is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Montana, and the 253rd most populous city in the United States. The population was 117,116 at the 2020 census, while the Billings metropolitan area has an estimated 193,000 people. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the county seat of Yellowstone County. Billings is the trade and distribution center for much of Montana east of the Continental Divide and has one of the largest trade areas in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Billings, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Alberta Bair Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Billings, Montana, United States
2801 3rd Avenue North, Billings
Billings Studio Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Theater and theater company in Billings, Montana, United States
Museums and landmarks29
Yellowstone Art Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
Art museum in Billings, Montana
401 North 27th Street, Billings
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:00
Garfield School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Billings, Montana, United States
Moss Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Montana, US
Moss Mansion Museum
Museum · 1.9 mi
914 Division Street, Billings
Feb 01-May 31 12:00-15:00; Feb 01-May 31,Jun 01-Aug 31 Tu off; Jun...
Northern Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic hotel in Billings, Montana, United States
19 North Broadway, Billings
Acme Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Billings, Montana, United States
Austin North House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Billings, Montana
Babcock Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Movie theater in Billings, Montana, United States
Billings Chamber of Commerce Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Clubhouse in Billings, Montana
Billings City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Government building in Montana, United States
Boothill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Cemetery in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds64
Billings Logan International Airport Viewing Area
Park · 1.7 mi
Airport Road, Billings
24/7
Millice Playground
Playground · 2.1 mi
Miniature playground with one slide, a sliding pole, chimes, a wheel, and two swings.
52 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes256
Montana Brewing Company
Bar and pub · American · 2.3 mi
Montana's first brewpub features a brewery, a full bar and an amazing dining experience.
113 North 28th Street, Billings
11:00-26:00; Th 11:00-23:00
Mountain Mudd
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
316 South 24th Street West, Billings
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Sassy & Classy Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi
Classy & Sassy is locally owned and operated, as well as Veteran owned and operated. Get our delicious, locally roasted coffee beans...
1410 38th Street West, Billings
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00, Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
City Brew Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
50 24th Street West, Billings
Su-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00
Las Gavias
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
316 South 24th Street West, Billings
Su-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Sa 11:00-22:00
Mirch Masala
Restaurant · Indian · 2.7 mi
304 North 19th Street, Billings
Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-19:30
244 more on the map.
Where to stay42
Rodeway Inn Billings Logan International Airport Near St Vincent Hospital
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1315 North 27th Street, Billings
Churches and places of worship46
Billings First Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.2 mi
310 North 27th Street, Billings
Shopping65
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries67
Walla Walla University - Billings
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.8 mi
2520 5th Avenue South, Billings
Healthcare36
Saint Vincent Frontier Cancer Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1315 Golden Valley Circle, Billings
Map of Billings
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 0.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 1.7 in | 7.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 2.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 59°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 58°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 1.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 27°F | 0.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 0.6 in | 9.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Billings Logan Intl Ap 72677 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yellowstone County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2022-06-16: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-17: Buffalo Wildfire (Fire)
- 2020-09-02: Bobcat Fire (Fire)
- 2020-08-02: Falling Star Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lockwood 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Laurel 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Huntley 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Shepherd 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Park City 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Worden 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Rockvale 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Pryor 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Joliet 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Columbus 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Billings MT Downtown, Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Billings, MT, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Billings Room 01, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Billings Restaurant, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Billings Dec 2015 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Billings Dec 2015, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Billings carpet, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Billings room 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Pius Catholic Church in Billings Montana, Always dreamin, CC0
- Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Billings Montana, Always dreamin, CC0
- Arnold Graf House, Billings, Montana, Drmccreedy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chinese balloon over Billings, MT-1 February 2023, Chase Doak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Billings Communal Mausoleum3 NRHP 100006704 Yellowstone County, MT, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Billings Communal Mausoleum NRHP 100006704 Yellowstone County, MT, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Billings Communal Mausoleum2 NRHP 100006704 Yellowstone County, MT, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Billings West Side School, Billings, Montana, Drmccreedy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings, Montana, US, Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MSU Billings, Residence Halls, 2025, Chevsapher, CC0
- Parmly Billings Memorial Library, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Moss Mansion, 2025, Chevsapher, CC0
- Billings, Montana-Northern Hotel, Sara goth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garfield School, Billings, Montana, Drmccreedy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MT-Billings 1914 Ref, National Archives, Public domain
- Masonic Temple (2016) - Yellowstone County, Montana, Robstutz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BillingsMT AustinNorthHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Billings City Hall, South and East Facades, 2025, Chevsapher, CC0
- BillingsMT ChamberOfCommerceBuilding, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boothill Cemetery, Billings, Montana, US, Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocky Plaza, ALH, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prescott Commons (2016) - Yellowstone County, Montana, Robstutz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Courtyard 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Lobby 03, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Detail 01, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Courtyard 01, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Exterior 01, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge stairs, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Lobby 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dude Rancher Lodge Lobby 01, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Embraer ERJ-145 at BIL (2), redlegsfan21 from Vandalia, OH, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pioneer Park2 NRHP 100006391 Yellowstone County, MT, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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