BILLINGS & RED LODGE

Montanans have always seen the beauty, productivity, and value of Southeast Montana. With a population of 115,600, Billings is the largest city in the state. Driven by a number of industries—including healthcare, energy, agriculture, and retail—it offers many opportunities for building a life here. The presence of several major corporations as well as a thriving small business community sets the tone for the overall health of the economy. The city’s strategic location has made it a key transportation, trade, and distribution center for the region extending beyond Montana to Wyoming and the Dakotas. Billings is known for culture and industry, but it’s also Montana’s Trailhead. Travel just an hour and you’ll be in Red Lodge, a true mountain town. This small community was named Montana’s #1 Tourism Destination of the Year in 2022, welcoming visitors year-round for entertainment and recreation. For the ultimate winter experience, snowmobile in the vast backcountry or ski fresh powder all day long at Red Lodge Mountain, a quiet, unpretentious place. When the snow melts, fly-fish on the Yellowstone River or drive the famous scenic Beartooth Highway. Billings and Red Lodge represent the best of Southeast Montana, with a dynamic balance between vibrant urban life and the rural landscapes this state is known for.

Quick Facts

POPULATION:

BILLINGS: 117,116

RED LODGE: 2,257

POMPEY’S PILLAR NATIONAL MONUMENT SHOWS HUNDREDS OF MARKINGS LEFT BY WILLIAM CLARK AND THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION.

THE BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY (U.S. ROUTE 212) RUNS BETWEEN RED LODGE, MT AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.