The Town FilesBillings, Oklahoma
Town in Noble County · population 578 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $56,000
- Household income
- $45,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 37.6
Billings is a town of 578 people in Noble County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $56,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 91% of Oklahoma towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #4 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #4 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #5 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Oklahoma
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Oklahoma
How Billings ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Billings is worth $56,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $45,938, which is more affordable than 98% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $650 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Billings | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $56,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $650 | $830 |
| Median household income | $45,938 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Billings
| People | Billings | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Billings
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.3 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Billings since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 26, 1991 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 30, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.75 inches on May 10, 2010.
Severe weather in Noble County since 1996
Noble County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Noble County
Noble County had 4,792 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,976 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Billings itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Billings
2 public schools with 77 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLINGS ES | PK-8 | 52 | 26.0 |
| BILLINGS HS | 9-12 | 25 | 6.3 |
Towns near Billings
- Garber, OK10.4 mi · 725 people · home $69,400
- Tonkawa, OK11.6 mi · 3,015 people · home $84,300
- Perry, OK19.3 mi · 4,484 people · home $109,100
- Blackwell, OK19.8 mi · 6,085 people · home $85,600
- White Eagle, OK20.9 mi · 520 people · home $46,000
- Pond Creek, OK21.9 mi · 885 people · home $153,300
- North Enid, OK24.3 mi · 1,003 people · home $183,200
- Ponca City, OK24.4 mi · 24,424 people · home $135,800
Billings questions
Is Billings, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Billings scores better for retirees than 98% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 99%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Billings?
The median owner-occupied home in Billings is valued at $56,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,938, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $650 a month.
What is the weather like in Billings?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.3 inches of snow.
Does Billings get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Billings since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 26, 1991. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)