Billings Market Data, Sites, & Land
Billings, Missouri, offers a peaceful small-town setting with quick access to major destinations across Christian County and the surrounding region. Located along U.S. Highway 60 near Republic, the community features appealing transportation assets—including direct highway access and proximity to rail—that make it attractive for future development. Surrounded by rolling farmland and open skies, Billings provides a quiet, close-knit atmosphere while still keeping residents within reach of the amenities found in larger cities.
Billings at a Glance
Explore Billings’ Key Advantages
Learn more about Billings’ growth profile, including updated population and workforce trends, strategic access along U.S. Highway 60, and available properties suited for business expansion, rail-adjacent opportunities, and future investment.
Data sourced from 2023 reports and public datasets.
Population
5.27% 1-year growth
Median Age
7.06% 1-year decrease
Median HH Income
4.42% 1-year growth
Median Home Value
14.7% 1-year growth
Working Population
4.39% 1-year growth
Poverty
32.3% 1-year increase
Housing & Living
Billings combines small-town living with steady population growth, reaching an estimated 899 residents in 2023. Housing remains accessible, with a median home value of $162,300 and a high 69.6% homeownership rate that reflects long-term community stability. The median household income is $43,846, and with a poverty rate of 24.5%, the community benefits from continued focus on economic and workforce development to support residents and future growth. Commuting patterns show a strong connection to surrounding job centers, with residents averaging a 29.6-minute drive and maintaining about two vehicles per household. Together, these indicators position Billings as an affordable and close-knit community with room for strategic investment—particularly as interest grows in Highway 60 access and rail-adjacent opportunities.
For more interactive charts—including Billings’ property values, commute trends, and household characteristics—visit DataUSA’s dashboard.
Local Tax Snapshot
Billings, MO — Sales & Use Tax (2025)
| Base combined sales tax | 7.475%[1] |
|---|---|
| Breakdown | State 4.225% · County/ESD & Ambulance 2.25% · City 1.0%.[1] |
| Special districts (examples) | As of the Oct–Dec 2025 MO DOR tables, no additional CIDs/TDDs are listed for Billings. Future special districts could increase the effective rate—always confirm a specific address in the DOR portal.[1] |
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | 4.225% (state only; neither Christian County nor Billings levy a local use tax).[1] [2] |
Confirm any address with the MO DOR sales/use portal.
Billings, MO — Property Tax
| Who bills/collects? | Christian County Collector. Billings’ city levy appears on the county tax statement; bills are not issued separately by the City of Billings.[3] [5] |
|---|---|
| Due date | Statements mailed in November; due by Dec 31 (postmark rules apply).[3] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Residential 19% · Commercial 32% · Agricultural 12% of market value.[4] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[5] |
| City median (informational) | Effective rate ≈ 0.98%; median bill ≈ $1,588 on median value ≈ $143,400.[6] |
Christian County, MO — Countywide Tax Info
| Unincorporated base sales tax | 6.475% (State 4.225% + County/ESD & Ambulance 2.25%).[1] |
|---|---|
| Use tax (delivered/remote) | 4.225% (state only; county has no local use tax).[2] |
| Domestic utilities (local) | 0.25% (per DOR “Domestic Utility” column).[1] |
| County property-tax operations levy | None for general operations; county relies on sales tax.[7] |
| Who bills/collects property tax? | Christian County Collector (mailed Nov; due Dec 31).[3] |
| Assessment ratios (MO) | Res 19% · Comm 32% · Ag 12%.[4] |
| Commercial real estate surtax | 0.34% of assessed value (countywide).[5] |
Sources
- Missouri DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Tables, Oct–Dec 2025, Christian County base entry (6.475% general sales; 4.225% use; 0.25% domestic utility) and local layer structure. Missouri DOR — Local Sales Tax Rate Chart (Motor Vehicle), Billings entry (local 3.25% for Christian County + Emergency Services + Ambulance + Billings city). Together these support an in-city combined sales rate of approximately 7.475% (4.225% state + 3.25% local) where no additional CIDs/TDDs apply. Rate tables PDF · MV local chart
- Missouri DOR — Sales/Use Rate Tables index page (Christian County and Billings are not listed with a local use tax; only the 4.225% state use rate applies). DOR 2025 tables
- Christian County Collector — tax statements due upon receipt; delinquent after Dec 31. Collector site
- Missouri State Tax Commission (statutory assessment ratios: Res 19%, Comm 32%, Ag 12%). STC pamphlet
- Christian County Assessor — “Calculating Estimated Property Taxes” (commercial surtax 0.34% & note that the County has no property-tax levy for operations). Assessor PDF · Assessor site
- Ownwell — Billings (Christian County) property tax snapshot (median effective rate, value, and bill). Link
- Christian County — Assessor site statement noting no property-tax levy for operations; county relies on sales tax. Assessor site
Also helpful: MO DOR sales/use portal & address lookup — Link.
Available Buildings & Land for Development
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