Electricity rates in Bismarck, ND
Bismarck (75,092 people, Burleigh County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. pay about 12.05¢/kWh, 2% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Bismarck
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.05¢ | $100 | 80K | 95 |
| Capital Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.11¢ | $146 | 20K | 56 |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Electric cooperative | 11.58¢ | $146 | 11K | — |
Power outages in Burleigh County right now
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Outage history in Burleigh County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 14 | 52 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 5 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,400 (7.7%) | 2,185 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-02 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (14 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 58501, 58502, 58503, 58504, 58505, 58506, 58507
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bismarck?
Most homes in Bismarck get power from Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.05¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bismarck: Capital Electric Co-op (14.11¢), Roughrider Electric Cooperativ (11.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bismarck?
About $100 a month, based on 828 kWh a month (the average for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. customers) at 12.05¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bismarck, ND?
3 utilities serve Bismarck's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Capital Electric Co-op, Roughrider Electric Cooperativ. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bismarck?
In 2025, customers in Burleigh County averaged 52 min without power. Outages hit 5 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 2,185 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.