Electricity rates in Hazen, ND
Hazen (2,488 people, Mercer 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 Hazen
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.05¢ | $100 | 80K | 95 |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Electric cooperative | 11.58¢ | $146 | 11K | — |
| McLean Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.79¢ | $200 | 3,706 | — |
Power outages in Mercer County right now
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Outage history in Mercer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3 | 49 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 43 (0.7%) | 342 (5.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-03 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (3 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 58545
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hazen?
Most homes in Hazen 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 Hazen: Roughrider Electric Cooperativ (11.58¢), McLean Electric Co-op (15.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hazen?
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 Hazen, ND?
3 utilities serve Hazen's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, McLean Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hazen?
In 2025, customers in Mercer County averaged 49 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 342 customers (5.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.