Where is Billings, Montana, USA?

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Where is Billings Located? - Billings is a city located in the Yellowstone County of Montana, United States. Billings lies between 43.3897609 Degrees North latitudes and 71.065062 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Billings Located?

Billings is a city located in the Yellowstone County of Montana, United States. Billings lies between 43.3897609 Degrees North latitudes and 71.065062 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Billings city is 117116 people and the city has a total area of 44.61 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Billings, Montana Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBillings
CountyYellowstone County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
CountryUnited States
US RegionWest
Latitude45.7833°N
Longitude108.5007°W
Elevation3,123 ft (952 m)
Land Area44.72 sq mi
Water Area0.20 sq mi
Total Area44.92 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)117,116
Population DensityApproximately 2,620 per sq mi
ZIP Codes59101, 59102, 59103, 59104, 59105, 59106
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC-7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-06550
Congressional DistrictMontana's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Communities to Billings, Montana

  • Laurel, Montana - 15 mi West
  • Lockwood, Montana - 5 mi East
  • Shepherd, Montana - 17 mi Northeast
  • Huntley, Montana - 16 mi Northeast
  • Worden, Montana - 23 mi East
  • Columbus, Montana - 40 mi West
  • Red Lodge, Montana - 61 mi Southwest
  • Roundup, Montana - 49 mi North
  • Hardin, Montana - 47 mi East
  • Bozeman, Montana - 143 mi West

Billings, Montana Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January37200.5
April59351.5
July89601.2
October62371.0
Annual623914.3
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationCold Semi-Arid (Köppen BSk)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 14.3 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 205 days
Severe Weather RiskLow to Moderate - Winter snowstorms, strong winds and occasional summer thunderstorms
Annual SnowfallApproximately 57 inches

Driving Distances from Billings, Montana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LockwoodMontana510 min
LaurelMontana1520 min
HuntleyMontana1620 min
ShepherdMontana1725 min
WordenMontana2330 min
ColumbusMontana4040 min
HardinMontana4745 min
RoundupMontana4955 min
Red LodgeMontana611 hr
BozemanMontana1432 hr 10 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Billings, Montana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBillings Logan International Airport
IATA CodeBIL
PortYellowstone River commercial access
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, Interstate 94, U.S. Highway 87, U.S. Highway 212, U.S. Highway 310
Rail ServiceBNSF Railway freight service
Local TransitMET Transit public bus service
  • Interstate 90 connects Billings with Bozeman to the west and Sheridan, Wyoming, to the southeast.
  • Interstate 94 begins in Billings and provides access to eastern Montana and North Dakota.
  • Billings Logan International Airport is Montana's busiest airport and offers nonstop flights to several major U.S. cities.
  • MET Transit operates local bus routes throughout Billings, while BNSF Railway supports regional freight transportation.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Billings, Montana

LandmarkType
Pictograph Cave State ParkState Park
ZooMontanaZoo
Moss Mansion MuseumHistoric House Museum
Yellowstone Art MuseumArt Museum
Riverfront ParkCity Park
The RimrocksNatural Landmark
Western Heritage CenterHistory Museum
Lake Elmo State ParkState Park
Alberta Bair TheaterPerforming Arts Venue
Pompeys Pillar National MonumentNational Monument

Colleges and Universities in Billings, Montana

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Montana State University BillingsPublicUniversityBusiness, education and health professions
Rocky Mountain CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, aviation and equestrian studies
City College at Montana State University BillingsPublicTwo-Year CollegeTechnical education and workforce training
Montana Technological UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, mining and applied sciences
University of MontanaPublicResearch UniversityLaw, forestry and environmental sciences
Montana State UniversityPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, agriculture and scientific research

Waterbodies in Billings, Montana

Yellowstone River, Lake Elmo, Bighorn River, Pryor Creek, Blue Creek, Canyon Creek, Buffalo Trail Reservoir, Cooney Reservoir, Tongue River, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River.

Golf Courses in Billings, Montana

Lake Hills Golf Club, EagleRock Golf Course, Briarwood Golf Club, Hilands Golf Club, Par 3 Exchange Club Golf Course, Laurel Golf Club, Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course, Pryor Creek Golf Club.

Billings, Montana - Key Historical Facts

  • Billings was founded in 1882 as a railroad town after the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway and quickly became an important transportation and trade center.
  • The city earned the nickname "Magic City" because of its rapid growth during the late nineteenth century, expanding from a small settlement into Montana's largest urban center within a few years.
  • Agriculture, cattle ranching and regional commerce helped establish Billings as the economic hub of eastern Montana.
  • The discovery and development of nearby oil and natural gas resources strengthened the local economy throughout the twentieth century.
  • Billings has grown into a major center for healthcare, education, finance, retail and energy while preserving its western heritage and historic downtown.
  • Today, Billings is Montana's largest city and serves as the primary commercial, medical and transportation center for much of eastern Montana and northern Wyoming.

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