Electricity rates in Roundup, MT
Roundup (1,836 people, Musselshell County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on NorthWestern Energy pay about 15.71¢/kWh, 14% more than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Roundup
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy | Investor-owned utility | 15.71¢ | $111 | 334K | 125 |
| Fergus Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.97¢ | $152 | 6,855 | 480 |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.79¢ | $132 | 21K | — |
Power outages in Musselshell County right now
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Outage history in Musselshell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 384 | 488 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,012 (85.2%) | 574 (24.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-14 | 2025-11-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (384 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lockwood 14.8¢
- Billings 14.8¢
- Laurel 15.7¢
- Lewistown 15.7¢
- Columbus 15.7¢
- Hardin 15.7¢
- Absarokee 15.7¢
- Crow Agency 15.7¢
- Big Timber 15.7¢
- Forsyth 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59072, 59073
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Roundup?
Most homes in Roundup 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 Roundup: Fergus Electric Co-op (16.97¢), Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op (14.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Roundup?
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 Roundup, MT?
3 utilities serve Roundup's ZIP codes: NorthWestern Energy, Fergus Electric Co-op, Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Roundup?
In 2025, customers in Musselshell County averaged 8 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-30, when 574 customers (24.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.