Electricity rates in Eureka, MT
Eureka (1,074 people, Lincoln County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Flathead Electric Co-op pay about 10.37¢/kWh, 25% less than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Eureka
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.37¢ | $123 | 64K | 886 |
| Lincoln Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.32¢ | $197 | 6,909 | 431 |
| Northern Lights | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $126 | 4,700 | 223 |
| City of Troy | Municipal utility | 9.49¢ | $126 | 1,073 | — |
Power outages in Lincoln County right now
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Outage history in Lincoln County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,080 | 2,206 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,585 (67.5%) | 7,602 (59.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-06-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,080 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Libby 15.7¢
- Whitefish 10.4¢
- Columbia Falls 10.4¢
- Evergreen 10.4¢
- Kalispell 10.4¢
- Somers 10.4¢
- Lakeside 10.4¢
- Bigfork 10.4¢
- Thompson Falls 15.7¢
- Polson 9.6¢
ZIP codes: 59917
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Eureka?
Most homes in Eureka get power from Flathead Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 10.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Eureka: Lincoln Electric Co-op (12.32¢), Northern Lights (13.93¢), City of Troy (9.49¢).
What is the average electric bill in Eureka?
About $123 a month, based on 1,184 kWh a month (the average for Flathead Electric Co-op customers) at 10.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Eureka, MT?
4 utilities serve Eureka's ZIP codes: Flathead Electric Co-op, Lincoln Electric Co-op, Northern Lights, City of Troy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Eureka?
In 2025, customers in Lincoln County averaged 36 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-23, when 7,602 customers (59.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.