Electricity rates in Missoula, MT
Missoula (71,022 people, Missoula County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Missoula Electric Co-op pay about 11.41¢/kWh, 18% less than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Missoula
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.41¢ | $122 | 15K | 1,332 |
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
| USBIA-Mission Valley Power | Federal utility | 9.56¢ | $122 | 16K | — |
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
- East Missoula 11.4¢
- Orchard Homes 11.4¢
- Bonner-West Riverside 15.7¢
- Lolo 10.9¢
- Frenchtown 15.7¢
- Clinton 15.7¢
- Stevensville 15.7¢
- Seeley Lake 9.6¢
- Hamilton 15.7¢
- Ronan 9.6¢
ZIP codes: 59801, 59802, 59803, 59804, 59806, 59807, 59808, 59812
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Missoula?
Most homes in Missoula get power from Missoula Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 11.41¢/kWh including all charges. The Montana average is 13.84¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Missoula: NorthWestern Energy (15.71¢), USBIA-Mission Valley Power (9.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Missoula?
About $122 a month, based on 1,068 kWh a month (the average for Missoula Electric Co-op customers) at 11.41¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Missoula, MT?
3 utilities serve Missoula's ZIP codes: Missoula Electric Co-op, NorthWestern Energy, USBIA-Mission Valley Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Missoula?
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.