Sanders County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Sanders County, MT is $113.01
- The average electricity rate in Sanders County, MT is 12.63¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Sanders County, MT
The average residential electric bill in Sanders County, MT is $113.01 per month. Sanders County, MT is the 26th most expensive county in Montana for electricity.
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Sanders County, Montana Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Sanders County is NorthWestern Energy.
The electricity consumed by customers in Sanders County is produced in other counties as the county has no power production plants.
Sanders County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 24.53% lower than the United States average rate, at 12.63 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
Sanders County has emissions of 5,787.69 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Montana average of 5,829.74.
Customers in the county are faced with an average of 1.26 power outages per year, with an average of 137.96 minutes per outage.
Sanders County ranks 15th out of 56 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its citizens consuming over 100,000 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
169,712 MWh
Consumption per Capita
13.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
71,177,005 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
5,787.69 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Thompson Falls
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Thompson Falls Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
13.85¢ per kWh
- 4.14% lower than last month
- 0.67% higher than November last year
- 10.47% higher than the Montana average
- 18.68% lower than the US average
- 232nd in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
- 8,571st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,872 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,250 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.05¢ per kWh
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 2.89% higher than November last year
- 10.16% higher than the Montana average
- 14.8% lower than the US average
- 245th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since November last year
- 11,172nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 188 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 177 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$103.27 per month
- 7.62% higher than last month
- 4.84% lower than November last year
- 5.83% higher than the Montana average
- 12.66% lower than the US average
- 330th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
- 9,736th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,411 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,330 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$116.5 per month
- 0.37% lower than last month
- 0.34% lower than November last year
- 7.69% higher than the Montana average
- 18.1% lower than the US average
- 365th in the state out of 492 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since November last year
- 6,912th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 102 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,074 since November last year
Thompson Falls, MT Electricity Overview

Thompson Falls' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 16.03% less than the average national rate of 16.73 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.98 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 88.2 minutes per outage. The US averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes a outage. NorthWestern Energy has an estimated 13 total residential customers, more than any other vendor who operates in the city.
Releasing 8,976,706.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Thompson Falls ranks 72nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 52nd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Thompson Falls, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 | |
| Northern Lights | BUNDLED | 13.58 | 143.62 | 51,677.77 | 7,018,314.61 |
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Plains, MT Electricity Overview

Plains' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 13.60% less than the average national rate of 16.73 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.98 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 88.2 minutes per outage. The US averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes a outage. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $102.53 per month, while the US average is $147.16. Patrons in Plains have a 4.63% markdown compared to other residents of the United States.
Releasing 6,690,569.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Plains ranks 82nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 52nd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Plains
Plains residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Plains, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 |
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Hot Springs, MT Electricity Overview

Hot Springs' citizens are charged an average residential electricity rate of 11.01 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, thankfully, 34.18% less than the average national electricity price of 16.73 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.98 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting roughly 88.2 minutes per outage. The US averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes a outage. Hot Springs has 618 citizens, resulting in it being the 133rd most populated city in Montana.
Releasing 3,576,792.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Hot Springs ranks 132nd highest out of 498 cities in Montana for total emissions from electricity use. This total results in 5,787.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, ranking the city 52nd worst in Montana for pollution per capita from electricity use. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hot Springs
Hot Springs residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hot Springs, Montana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Power | BUNDLED | 9.04 | 117.76 | 253,670.57 | 22,927,280 | |
| NorthWestern Energy | BUNDLED | 13.80 | 99.09 | 2,844,648.61 | 392,547,603 |
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Sanders County, Montana?
There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Sanders County, Montana.
Which electricity companies offer service in Sanders County, Montana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NorthWestern Energy | 16,490 |
| 2 | Mission Valley Power | 7,832 |
| 3 | Flathead Electric Cooperative | 2,332 |
| 4 | Northern Lights | 2,159 |
| 5 | Missoula Electric Coop | 135 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Sanders County, Montana?
The largest electricity supplier in Sanders County, Montana by total customer count is NorthWestern Energy.