Electricity rates in Hamilton, MT
Hamilton (4,602 people, Ravalli County) is served by NorthWestern Energy. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 14% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Hamilton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
Power outages in Ravalli County right now
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Outage history in Ravalli County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 758 | 402 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 26 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,241 (36.9%) | 8,921 (35.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-24 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (758 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stevensville 15.7¢
- Lolo 10.9¢
- Clinton 15.7¢
- Orchard Homes 11.4¢
- Missoula 11.4¢
- East Missoula 11.4¢
- Bonner-West Riverside 15.7¢
- Frenchtown 15.7¢
- Anaconda 15.7¢
- Warm Springs 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59840
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hamilton?
Most homes in Hamilton 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Hamilton?
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 Hamilton, MT?
NorthWestern Energy serves Hamilton.
How often does the power go out in Hamilton?
In 2025, customers in Ravalli County averaged 6 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 26 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 8,921 customers (35.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.