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Independence, OR vs Billings, MT

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Highlights
- Billings spends 4.4% more per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.3% lower in Billings than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Billings had 9.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, ORBillings, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,248  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4634573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.39.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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