Electricity rates in Clinton, MT
Clinton (1,052 people, Missoula County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 14% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Clinton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
| Missoula Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.41¢ | $122 | 15K | 1,332 |
Power outages in Missoula County right now
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Outage history in Missoula County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,314 | 439 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 55,225 (96.3%) | 8,400 (14.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-25 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,314 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bonner-West Riverside 15.7¢
- East Missoula 11.4¢
- Missoula 11.4¢
- Orchard Homes 11.4¢
- Lolo 10.9¢
- Stevensville 15.7¢
- Frenchtown 15.7¢
- Seeley Lake 9.6¢
- Hamilton 15.7¢
- Lincoln 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59825
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clinton?
Most homes in Clinton get power from NorthWestern Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 15.71¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Clinton: Missoula Electric Co-op (11.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clinton?
About $111 a month, based on 707 kWh a month (the average for NorthWestern Energy customers) at 15.71¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Clinton, MT?
2 utilities serve Clinton's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Missoula Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clinton?
In 2025, customers in Missoula County averaged 7 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 8,400 customers (14.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.