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Billings at a glance

The Financial Picture in Billings

Billings is the economic heartbeat of Montana and the most populous area for a 500-mile radius, making it a natural hub for commerce and industry. With excellent rail, road, and air transportation, industry thrives in the city, creating a diverse and growing economic landscape for its residents.

121,483
Population
$73,712
Median household income
$343,400
Median home value
95
Cost of living index
10.0%
Uninsured rate
18.8%
Residents 65+

Local note: Life insurers pay out $1.7 million in life insurance and annuity benefits to Montana families every day.

Figures shown are for Billings. Approximate figures from public sources.

Why it matters

Why Montana Families Plan Ahead

In Billings, the median home is worth about $343,000 and the median household earns about $74,000 a year. For most families the mortgage is the biggest bill, so a good starting point is term coverage that would pay off the house and replace several years of income if a paycheck stopped.

About 18.8% of residents are 65 or older. If you are close to retirement, an annuity can turn savings into steady income, and a final expense policy can keep funeral costs off your children.

Montana taxes income, which makes tax-advantaged savings worth a look. Cash value in an IUL grows tax-deferred and can usually be reached through policy loans in retirement.

Know your protections

Life Insurance Rules in Montana

Life insurance and annuities sold in Montana are regulated by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance. Before you buy, you can check that an agent is licensed in Montana and get help with a complaint on its consumer help page.

If a life insurance company ever fails, the Montana Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association steps in for Montana residents, up to these limits per person, per insurance company:

  • $300,000 in life insurance death benefits
  • $100,000 in life insurance cash value
  • $250,000 in annuity value

That safety net is not the same as FDIC insurance, and amounts above the limits depend on the insurer. It is one reason we compare carriers by financial strength rating, and why people with very large amounts sometimes spread coverage across more than one insurer.

Checked 2026-10-10. Sources: content.naic.org, csimt.gov, nolhga.com, mtlifega.org. Limits can change; the association's own site has the current rules.

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