Living in Yellowstone County, Montana

Yellowstone County is a county in Montana with a population of around 157,048, part of the Billings, MT MSA metro area. The main communities are Billings, Laurel, Broadview.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,339/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $384K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Yellowstone County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.