Average electric bill in Montana
A typical Montana home paid about $110.70 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,328.39 for the year, using 853 kWh a month at 12.98 cents per kWh.
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The numbers
- Typical bill 2025
- $110.70 a month$1,328.39 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 47 of 51-27% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 853 kWh a month30 of 51; -3% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 12.98 ¢/kWh46 of 51; -25% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Feb $140.561,212 kWh at 11.60 ¢
- Cheapest month
- May $88.18685 kWh at 12.88 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 59%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Jul 2026
- $119.42 a month+6.1% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 1.90%41 of 51; median household income $69,922
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- +1.1%$109.52 to $110.70 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $359.11 a month11.88 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $12.11 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $98.59
Montana charts
Typical monthly bill, Montana
$88.18 in May to $140.56 in Feb.
Typical monthly bill, Montana: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 131 | 141 |
| Feb | 141 | 130 |
| Mar | 119 | 118 |
| Apr | 92 | 109 |
| May | 88 | 102 |
| Jun | 100 | 102 |
| Jul | 118 | 133 |
| Aug | 117 | No data |
| Sep | 104 | No data |
| Oct | 95 | No data |
| Nov | 99 | No data |
| Dec | 126 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVMontana and the states next to it in rank
$110.70 a month, rank 47 of 51.
Montana, Typical monthly bill, Montana against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | Montana a month | Montana a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in Montana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 kWh, 0.25x the Montana average | $27.26 | $327.10 | $36.33 | -$9 |
| 430 kWh, 0.5x the Montana average | $55.81 | $669.77 | $74.39 | -$19 |
| 640 kWh, 0.75x the Montana average | $83.07 | $996.86 | $110.72 | -$28 |
| 850 kWh, 1x the Montana average | $110.33 | $1,323.96 | $147.05 | -$37 |
| 1,070 kWh, 1.25x the Montana average | $138.89 | $1,666.63 | $185.11 | -$46 |
| 1,280 kWh, 1.5x the Montana average | $166.14 | $1,993.73 | $221.44 | -$55 |
| 1,710 kWh, 2x the Montana average | $221.96 | $2,663.50 | $295.83 | -$74 |
| 2,560 kWh, 3x the Montana average | $332.29 | $3,987.46 | $442.88 | -$111 |
Montana month by month in 2025
| Month | Montana kWh per account | Montana price ¢/kWh | Montana typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,147 | 11.38 | $130.58 |
| Feb | 1,212 | 11.60 | $140.56 |
| Mar | 999 | 11.93 | $119.19 |
| Apr | 744 | 12.31 | $91.56 |
| May | 685 | 12.88 | $88.18 |
| Jun | 678 | 14.81 | $100.40 |
| Jul | 823 | 14.27 | $117.50 |
| Aug | 819 | 14.28 | $116.99 |
| Sep | 708 | 14.64 | $103.62 |
| Oct | 663 | 14.27 | $94.58 |
| Nov | 771 | 12.82 | $98.79 |
| Dec | 990 | 12.77 | $126.46 |
Montana typical bill over the years
| Year | Montana bill a month | Montana a year | Montana kWh per account | Montana price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109.52 | $1,314.27 | 874 | 12.54 |
| 2024 | $107.95 | $1,295.42 | 853 | 12.66 |
| 2025 | $110.70 | $1,328.39 | 853 | 12.98 |
Montana in 2026 so far
| Month | Montana kWh per account | Montana price ¢/kWh | Montana typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1,100 | 12.86 | $141.43 |
| Feb 2026 | 974 | 13.33 | $129.88 |
| Mar 2026 | 876 | 13.48 | $118.12 |
| Apr 2026 | 784 | 13.90 | $109.04 |
| May 2026 | 693 | 14.67 | $101.66 |
| Jun 2026 | 677 | 15.14 | $102.47 |
| Jul 2026 | 889 | 14.99 | $133.31 |
Business and industry in Montana
| Customer type | Montana bill a month, 2025 | Montana kWh per account | Montana price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $359.11 | 3,022 | 11.88 |
| Industry | $2,103.95 | 30,115 | 7.02 |
Montana bill next to income
Montana: 1.90% of median household income, rank 41; the four states closest to it:
| State near Montana | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $62,125 | $1,183.12 | 1.90% |
| Nebraska | $74,985 | $1,437.16 | 1.92% |
| Wisconsin | $75,670 | $1,450.80 | 1.92% |
| Illinois | $81,702 | $1,531.84 | 1.87% |
Weather and the bill
Montana homes used the most power in Feb 2025 (1,212 kWh per account) and the least in Oct (663 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,396). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.79. 2025 had 8,014 heating and 237 cooling degree-days, 11% below and 47% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (8,999 and 161).
Montana degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Montana, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Montana year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7708 | 228 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2016 | 7890 | 180 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2017 | 8448 | 279 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2018 | 8739 | 171 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2019 | 9290 | 147 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2020 | 8300 | 202 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2021 | 8203 | 341 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2022 | 8821 | 313 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2023 | 8204 | 235 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2024 | 8016 | 258 | 8999 | 161 |
| 2025 | 8014 | 237 | 8999 | 161 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Montana, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVMontana, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,147 | 11.38 | $131 | 1,396 | 0 | 1,423 | 0 |
| Feb | 1,212 | 11.60 | $141 | 1,352 | 0 | 1,177 | 0 |
| Mar | 999 | 11.93 | $119 | 886 | 0 | 1,096 | 0 |
| Apr | 744 | 12.31 | $92 | 728 | 0 | 760 | 0 |
| May | 685 | 12.88 | $88 | 420 | 4 | 514 | 2 |
| Jun | 678 | 14.81 | $100 | 223 | 24 | 286 | 19 |
| Jul | 823 | 14.27 | $118 | 81 | 89 | 113 | 76 |
| Aug | 819 | 14.28 | $117 | 89 | 78 | 141 | 54 |
| Sep | 708 | 14.64 | $104 | 200 | 42 | 381 | 10 |
| Oct | 663 | 14.27 | $95 | 689 | 0 | 709 | 0 |
| Nov | 771 | 12.82 | $99 | 865 | 0 | 1,065 | 0 |
| Dec | 990 | 12.77 | $126 | 1,085 | 0 | 1,334 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Montana, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Montana home account paid about $110.70 a month for energy in 2025, $1,328.39 over the year, which ranks 47 of 51 states, 27% below the U.S. typical bill. Montana homes used 853 kWh a month (30 of 51, 3% under the U.S.) at 12.98 cents (46 of 51, 25% under), so the bill reflects a mix of price and use. The year swings from $88.18 in May to $140.56 in February, a 59% gap, driven by use of 685 against 1,212 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $119.42 a month, +6.1% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $359.11 a month at 11.88 cents, 3.2 times a home bill. Over a year that is 1.90% of the $69,922 median household income, 41 of 51 states. The typical bill was $109.52 a month in 2023, $107.95 in 2024 and $110.70 in 2025, +1.1% in two years, with use per account at 874, 853 and 853 kWh.
Montana: states with a similar bill
Questions on the Montana bill
What is the average electric bill in Montana?
Energy only: about $110.70 a month in 2025, or $1,328.39 a year.
How much electricity does a Montana home use?
Rank 30 of 51: 853 kWh a month in 2025, -3% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Montana?
February at $140.56; the lowest is May at $88.18.
Is the average electric bill in Montana above the national average?
Below, by $41.16 a month or 27%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Montana?
$129.80 at 12.98 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Montana from the state with the lowest bill?
$12.11 a month: the lowest typical bill, $98.59 in New Mexico, against $110.70 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Montana?
1.90% of the $69,922 median household income, 41 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Montana bill change since 2023?
$109.52 a month in 2023, $110.70 in 2025, +1.1%.
What does a Montana business pay a month for electricity?
$359.11 for a typical commercial account, at 11.88 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Montana bill rising in 2026?
$119.42 a month so far, +6.1% on the same months of 2025.
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