Billings, Missouri facts for kids
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Billings, Missouri
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Location of Billings, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Christian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,084 |
| • Density | 1,109.52/sq mi (428.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65610
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-05626 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0714237 |
| Website | billingsmo.com |
Billings is a small city located in Christian County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,084 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield, Missouri metropolitan area.
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History of Billings
Billings was officially started in 1872. It was named after a man named Frederick H. Billings. He was a very important person who helped build railroads. He even helped build a church in the town. In return, the town was named after him. A post office has been open in Billings since 1871.
Geography and Climate
Billings is located in the southwestern part of Missouri. Its exact location is 37°3′50″N 93°33′14″W / 37.06389°N 93.55389°W. The city covers a total area of about 2.53 square kilometers (0.98 square miles). All of this area is land.
Weather in Billings
The weather in Billings changes throughout the year. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold. The city gets rain and sometimes snow. You can see more details about the weather below.
| Climate data for Billings, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1962–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
83 (28) |
85 (29) |
95 (35) |
94 (34) |
103 (39) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
94 (34) |
86 (30) |
75 (24) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.6 (7.0) |
49.8 (9.9) |
59.0 (15.0) |
68.8 (20.4) |
76.4 (24.7) |
84.9 (29.4) |
89.6 (32.0) |
89.3 (31.8) |
82.0 (27.8) |
70.4 (21.3) |
58.0 (14.4) |
47.6 (8.7) |
68.4 (20.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.2 (0.7) |
37.6 (3.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
55.7 (13.2) |
64.9 (18.3) |
73.7 (23.2) |
78.1 (25.6) |
77.1 (25.1) |
69.6 (20.9) |
57.5 (14.2) |
45.9 (7.7) |
36.6 (2.6) |
56.3 (13.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.9 (−5.6) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
33.4 (0.8) |
42.6 (5.9) |
53.5 (11.9) |
62.5 (16.9) |
66.6 (19.2) |
64.9 (18.3) |
57.1 (13.9) |
44.7 (7.1) |
33.8 (1.0) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
44.3 (6.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −17 (−27) |
−20 (−29) |
−1 (−18) |
15 (−9) |
29 (−2) |
41 (5) |
47 (8) |
44 (7) |
35 (2) |
17 (−8) |
3 (−16) |
−15 (−26) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.57 (65) |
2.40 (61) |
3.90 (99) |
4.53 (115) |
5.64 (143) |
4.44 (113) |
4.01 (102) |
3.52 (89) |
4.80 (122) |
3.49 (89) |
3.63 (92) |
2.85 (72) |
45.78 (1,163) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.7 (12) |
2.5 (6.4) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.5 (1.3) |
3.0 (7.6) |
11.9 (30) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.2 | 7.3 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 11.2 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 104.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 5.9 |
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Population of Billings
The number of people living in Billings has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 129 | — | |
| 1890 | 464 | 259.7% | |
| 1900 | 702 | 51.3% | |
| 1910 | 760 | 8.3% | |
| 1920 | 614 | −19.2% | |
| 1930 | 472 | −23.1% | |
| 1940 | 452 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 597 | 32.1% | |
| 1960 | 602 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 760 | 26.2% | |
| 1980 | 911 | 19.9% | |
| 1990 | 989 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,091 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,035 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,084 | 4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census counted 1,035 people living in Billings. There were 437 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people living in Billings were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother or a father. The average age of people in Billings was about 37.5 years old.
Famous People from Billings
Some notable people have come from Billings:
- Holless Wilbur Allen – He invented the compound bow, a special type of bow used for archery.
- Leon Rausch – He was a singer with the famous band Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys.
- William P. Sullivan – He was a politician, meaning he worked in government.
Notable Events
- In 2012, the Billings High School boys basketball team won the state championship. This was a big achievement for the school and the community!
See also
In Spanish: Billings (Misuri) para niños
