Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co and how they compare to the South Dakota average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Montana-Dakota Utilities Co average $121.53/month at 14.59¢/kWh — below the South Dakota average of $133.30.
Where Montana-Dakota Utilities Co rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11.24¢/kWh | $102.74/mo | 6,427 |
| 2020 | 11.04¢/kWh | $96.52/mo | 6,441 |
| 2021 | 11.25¢/kWh | $98.64/mo | 6,390 |
| 2022 | 12.23¢/kWh | $111.61/mo | 6,384 |
| 2023 | 12.49¢/kWh | $109.63/mo | 6,373 |
| 2024 | 14.59¢/kWh | $121.53/mo | 6,367 |
Rate context in South Dakota
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co's 2024 annual figure.
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | South Dakota (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $121.53/mo | $133.30/mo |
| Rate | 14.59¢/kWh | 15.36¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Montana-Dakota Utilities Co?
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co residential customers averaged $121.53 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,458.30 per year.
What does Montana-Dakota Utilities Co charge per kWh?
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co averaged 14.59¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Montana-Dakota Utilities Co compare to the South Dakota average?
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co bills average $121.53 — lower than the South Dakota average of $133.30 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Montana-Dakota Utilities Co serve?
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co served 6,367 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in SD.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.