Moving to Billings, MO

Moving to Billings, MO: What to Know Before You Buy

Billings sits about 19 miles southwest of downtown Springfield in Christian County, on US-60 and Route 14. Here is what I actually tell buyers about Billings: the commute, the school district, what homes cost, and the two things I want you to know before you sign anything.

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At a glance

Quick facts for Billings, MO

Population

1,182

Census estimate, July 2025. Up 9.0% since the 2020 Census count of 1,084. The 2000 count was 1,091.

Drive time

~32 min

To downtown Springfield, about 19 miles. Estimate without traffic.

School district

Billings R-IV

Billings Elementary and Billings Jr./Sr. High, per the district. Niche lists about 398 students, an 11 to 1 ratio and an overall B-minus (November 2026).

Median sale price

$335,000

October 2026, but based on only 3 sales. Over the past year, 69 homes sold and monthly medians ranged from $265,000 to $492,500.

County

Christian

ZIP code 65610.

Main roads

US-60 & MO-14

Sunshine Street (MO-413) runs east through Republic into Springfield.

Utilities

City water & sewer

The City of Billings handles water, sewer and trash. Liberty provides electric and Spire provides natural gas.

Parks

Wilson’s Creek ~7.5 mi

Plus Billings City Park, home to Sparks in the Park each summer, and the Billings Community Fair every Labor Day weekend.

Billings has only a few sales each month, so one month’s median can swing a lot. Ask me for a 12-month look at the exact area you are considering.

The long answer

Why are people moving to Billings, MO?

Most buyers I show in Billings are weighing three things: about a 32-minute drive into Springfield, the Billings R-IV school district, and a smaller number of homes for sale at any one time. Billings held close to the same population from 2000 to 2020, and the Census estimates it has added about 100 people since then.

You are about 32 minutes from Springfield

Downtown Springfield is about 19 miles away and roughly 32 minutes without traffic, based on a routing estimate, mostly east on Sunshine Street (MO-413) through Republic. US-60 and Route 14 both run through Billings, and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is about 7.5 miles away. Drive your commute at the time you would actually leave before you buy.

If you are comparing towns, I also wrote up Republic, Nixa and Ozark, and my Areas We Serve page lines up every town we cover side by side.

The Billings R-IV school district

Billings R-IV lists two schools on its website: Billings Elementary and Billings Jr./Sr. High. The district does not post an enrollment figure there, so I use Niche for that. As of November 2026, Niche lists about 398 students, an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio and an overall grade of B-minus for the district.

In April 2026, voters approved Proposition KIDS, which raised the district’s operating tax levy ceiling by an estimated 46.04 cents, from $2.9896 to $3.45 per $100 of assessed valuation, for general operating expenses. I explain what that can mean for your tax bill in my hot take below.

Always verify the attendance area for the exact address with the district before you make an offer. A school nearby may not be the one your address is assigned to.

What homes cost in Billings

Billings is a small market, and the monthly numbers show it. The median sale price was $335,000 in October 2026, but that is based on just 3 sales. Over the 12 months ending October 2026, 69 homes sold and the monthly median ranged from $265,000 to $492,500. With numbers that thin, the specific homes that sell in a given month move the median more than the market does. There were 36 active listings in October 2026.

22 homes · median $470K

See current homes for sale in Billings, or use our mortgage calculator to see what a payment looks like.

Growth here is slow and steady

Billings had 1,091 people in 2000 and 1,084 at the 2020 Census. The Census estimates 1,182 in 2025, up 9.0% since 2020.

The city is investing in its infrastructure to keep up. In June 2026 the Missouri Department of Natural Resources approved a $688,000 zero-interest loan for planning and design on the city’s wastewater improvement project, which the city expects to cost $2.6 million, with construction starting in 2027.

Parks and things to do

Billings City Park hosts Sparks in the Park, with food trucks, music, vendors and fireworks. The 2026 event was June 27. The Billings Community Fair, run by a citizen fair board the city set up by ordinance in 2000, happens every Labor Day weekend, and the city held Halloween on Elm Street in October 2026.

The Billings City Library is on US-60, and it also serves as a pick-up and return spot for the Christian County Library. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is about 7.5 miles away, roughly 13 minutes by car.

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Straight from me

Your agent’s hot take: what I’d want you to know before moving to Billings

Lexi Maes, REALTOR with KW Local in Springfield, MO

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Billings has a lot going for it: about a half-hour drive to downtown Springfield, Wilson’s Creek close by, a community fair run by local volunteers every Labor Day weekend, and a city that is planning ahead on its sewer system. That said, I do my best to inform my buyers so there is no sticker shock after purchase. Two things I would want you to know.

School property taxes went up in 2026

In April 2026, Billings R-IV voters approved Proposition KIDS, raising the district’s operating levy ceiling by about 46 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Missouri assesses homes at 19% of market value, so if the full increase is levied, that is roughly $87 a year for every $100,000 of your home’s value.

Here is what it pays for: the ballot language says general operating expenses for the district. It passed with 54.26% of the Christian County vote. When we look at a home, I will pull the current tax bill and walk you through what it may look like going forward.

Water and sewer bills went up in 2026, with a sewer project ahead

The City of Billings runs its own water and sewer, and the 2026 rates went up. The residential water minimum rose from $26.04 to $31.95 for the first 2,000 gallons, and the sewer minimum rose from $29.81 to $38.53, with $0.546 per 100 gallons of water and $1.304 per 100 gallons of sewer after that. On 4,000 gallons of use, that is about $42.87 for water and $64.61 for sewer, before trash.

Here is what is being done. The city is working on a wastewater improvement project it expects to cost $2.6 million, with construction set to start in 2027. A $688,000 zero-interest state loan is covering planning and design, and the state estimates it will save ratepayers about $133,000 in interest. That is the right kind of fix, but no source I found says whether rates will change again once construction starts. Ask the seller for a few recent utility bills on any home we look at so you know what to budget.

Weigh it for your situation. For a lot of my buyers, a closer look at taxes and utility bills is a fair trade for what Billings offers. If you want to talk it through, I am happy to.

Questions buyers ask me

Billings, MO: frequently asked questions

How far is Billings, MO from Springfield?

About 19 miles and roughly 32 minutes to downtown Springfield without traffic, mostly via Sunshine Street (MO-413) through Republic. That is a routing estimate, so drive it yourself at rush hour.

What county is Billings, MO in?

Billings is in Christian County, and its ZIP code is 65610.

What school district is Billings, MO in?

Billings R-IV, which lists two schools: Billings Elementary and Billings Jr./Sr. High. As of November 2026, Niche lists about 398 students and gives the district an overall B-minus. Verify the attendance area for the exact address with the district before you make an offer.

How much do homes cost in Billings, MO?

The median sale price was $335,000 in October 2026, but that is based on only 3 sales, per the Southern Missouri Regional MLS. Over the 12 months ending October 2026, 69 homes sold in Billings and the monthly median ranged from $265,000 to $492,500.

Is Billings, MO growing?

Slowly. Billings had 1,091 people in 2000 and 1,084 at the 2020 Census, and the Census estimates 1,182 in 2025, up 9.0% since 2020.

Who provides utilities in Billings, MO?

The City of Billings provides water, sewer and trash, Liberty provides electric, and Spire provides natural gas. Ask the seller for recent bills on any home you are considering.

How much are water and sewer bills in Billings, MO?

For 2026, the City of Billings charges $31.95 for the first 2,000 gallons of residential water and $38.53 for the first 2,000 gallons of sewer, plus $0.546 and $1.304 per additional 100 gallons. On 4,000 gallons of use, that is about $107.48 before trash.

Did property taxes go up in Billings, MO?

Yes, for the school district. In April 2026 voters approved Proposition KIDS, raising the Billings R-IV operating levy ceiling by an estimated 46.04 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. At Missouri’s 19% residential assessment rate, that is roughly $87 a year per $100,000 of market value if the full increase is levied.

Where can I find crime statistics for Billings, MO?

The Billings Police Department is the local source, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol publishes data through the state crime reporting site at showmecrime.mo.gov. I share these same sources with every buyer so you can look at the numbers and draw your own conclusions.

What is there to do in Billings, MO?

Sparks in the Park at Billings City Park each summer, the Billings Community Fair every Labor Day weekend, the Billings City Library, and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield about 7.5 miles away.

Should I buy in Billings or Republic?

It depends on your commute, your budget and the home you want. Republic’s October 2026 median was $285,500 on 23 sales, while Billings had only 3 sales that month, so compare specific homes rather than medians. Republic also sits closer to Springfield on the same Sunshine Street route. Book a time with me and I will walk you through both, or read my Republic page.

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Sources

Where these numbers come from

Last updated November 2026. Home prices are from the Southern Missouri Regional MLS (residential, city of Billings). Drive times are estimates without traffic; map your own route before you buy.

Based on active residential listings from the Southern Missouri Regional MLS as of November 15, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Counts and median list prices update every few hours.