Electricity rates in Miles City, MT
Miles City (8,796 people, Custer County) is served by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 12.93¢/kWh, 7% less than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Miles City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.93¢ | $100 | 20K | 146 |
Power outages in Custer County right now
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Outage history in Custer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 331 | 24 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,045 (29.5%) | 1,486 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-02-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (331 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forsyth 15.7¢
- Colstrip 15.7¢
- Lame Deer 13.5¢
- West Glendive 12.9¢
- Glendive 12.9¢
- Baker 12.9¢
- Crow Agency 15.7¢
- Hardin 15.7¢
- Wolf Point 12.9¢
- Sidney 12.9¢
ZIP codes: 59301
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Miles City?
Most homes in Miles City get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.93¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Miles City?
About $100 a month, based on 773 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 12.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Miles City, MT?
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. serves Miles City.
How often does the power go out in Miles City?
In 2025, customers in Custer County averaged 24 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-20, when 1,486 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.