EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 59004 — Ashland, MT

Homes in ZIP 59004 pay about 16.4¢ per kWh (NorthWestern Energy LLC (MT), Jan–Aug 2026). The Montana average is 15.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price16.4¢per kWh

Largest utility in countyNorthWestern Energy LLC (MT)

MT average15.6¢Aug 2026

U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026

Avg. monthly bill$101711 kWh/month, 2024

Montana has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$82

700 kWh / month · avg. use$115

900 kWh / month$147

1,200 kWh / month$196

Monthly cost at the average price of 16.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 59004 is

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Utilities serving Rosebud

Utility	Home price	Avg. bill	Customers in MT
NorthWestern Energy LLC (MT) Investor Owned · serves Rosebud	16.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026	$101	328,127
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Investor Owned · serves Rosebud	13.5¢ Jan–Aug 2026	$98	19,616
McCone Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Rosebud	16.2¢ 2024	$171	5,464
Tongue River Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Rosebud	13.6¢ 2024	$212	5,177
Mid-Yellowstone Elec Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Rosebud	14.8¢ 2024	$167	2,040

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Rosebud; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Montana price trend

Montana averageU.S. averageNorthWestern Energy LLC (MT)

Aug 202615.6¢per kWh

vs. 1 year ago+9%14.3¢

vs. 5 years ago+34.1%11.6¢

Record high15.6¢Aug 2026

Avg. home bill$122784 kWh, Aug

EIA forecast, Mountain14.7¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Mountain region, which includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions about 59004

How much does electricity cost in 59004?

About 16.4¢ per kWh for homes (NorthWestern Energy LLC (MT), Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $147.

Who is the electric utility for 59004?

NorthWestern Energy LLC (MT) serves Rosebud (EIA service territory), with about 328,127 residential customers in Montana; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.

Is electricity in MT getting more expensive?

The Montana residential average was 15.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 9% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in MT?

Montana allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.