Electricity rates in Scobey, MT
Scobey (1,033 people, Daniels County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 12.93¢/kWh, 7% less than the Montana average.
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Electric companies serving Scobey
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.93¢ | $100 | 20K | 146 |
| NorVal Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.00¢ | $383 | 1,930 | — |
| Sheridan Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.69¢ | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Daniels County right now
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Outage history in Daniels County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 73 | 248 |
| Days with outages | 2 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 698 (162.7%) | 694 (161.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-16 | 2025-11-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (73 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Plentywood 12.9¢
- Wolf Point 12.9¢
- Glasgow 15.7¢
- Sidney 12.9¢
- Malta 15.7¢
- West Glendive 12.9¢
- Glendive 12.9¢
- Fort Belknap Agency 15.7¢
- Miles City 12.9¢
- Chinook 15.7¢
ZIP codes: 59263
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Scobey?
Most homes in Scobey 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Scobey: NorVal Electric Cooperative (17.00¢), Sheridan Electric Co-op (11.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Scobey?
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 Scobey, MT?
3 utilities serve Scobey's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., NorVal Electric Cooperative, Sheridan Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Scobey?
In 2025, customers in Daniels County averaged 4 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 694 customers (161.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.