Electricity rates in Stanley, ND
Stanley (2,721 people, Mountrail 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 Stanley
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.05¢ | $100 | 80K | 95 |
| Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 7.77¢ | $116 | 11K | 116 |
| Burke-Divide Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.98¢ | $175 | 1,804 | — |
Power outages in Mountrail County right now
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Outage history in Mountrail County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 11 | 60 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 6 |
| Most customers out at once | 542 (11.4%) | 798 (16.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-28 | 2025-05-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (11 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Town 7.8¢
- Tioga 12.1¢
- Parshall 11.1¢
- Kenmare 12.1¢
- Burlington 11.8¢
- Minot Air Force Base 11.8¢
- Minot 11.8¢
- Watford City 12.1¢
- Williston 12.1¢
- Surrey 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 58784
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Stanley?
Most homes in Stanley 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 Stanley: Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op (7.77¢), Burke-Divide Electric Co-op (8.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Stanley?
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 Stanley, ND?
3 utilities serve Stanley's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op, Burke-Divide Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Stanley?
In 2025, customers in Mountrail County averaged 60 min without power. Outages hit 6 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-14, when 798 customers (16.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.