Electricity rates in Watford City, ND
Watford City (6,708 people, McKenzie 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 Watford City
| 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 |
| McKenzie Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.35¢ | $151 | 5,367 | 111 |
Power outages in McKenzie County right now
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Outage history in McKenzie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 11 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 2 |
| Most customers out at once | 536 (3.7%) | 552 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (69 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 58854
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Watford City?
Most homes in Watford City 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 Watford City: Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op (7.77¢), McKenzie Electric Co-op (8.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Watford City?
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 Watford City, ND?
3 utilities serve Watford City's ZIP codes: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Mountrail-Williams Electric Co-op, McKenzie Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Watford City?
In 2025, customers in McKenzie County averaged 11 min without power. Outages hit 2 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-28, when 552 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.