Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 44 min5:24 am – 9:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 40 min7:53 am – 4:33 pm
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People21,417 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.08,164 householdsMedian household income $125,833Median home value $496,500Median rent $1,545 a month79% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,942 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.8% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 10,849 employedMain industries: education and health care 29%, retail 13%, professional and business services 10%Average commute 20 minutes79% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages52% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 18% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, French or Haitian Creole 1%, German or Dutch 1%, Spanish 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateYellowstone County, MT, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighCold wave Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality86% of days had good air in 2025315 of 365 days measured50 moderate daysMedian index 38, worst day 91main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Yellowstone County monitors, MT
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Billingsserves 114,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
