Electricity rates in 59912 — Columbia Falls, MT
Homes in ZIP 59912 pay about 10.6¢ per kWh (Flathead Electric Coop Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The Montana average is 15.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 10.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 59912 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 59912
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative | 10.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $116 | 63,317 |
| USBIA-Mission Valley Power Federal · serves Flathead County | 9.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $117 | 16,292 |
| Glacier Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Flathead County | 9.8¢ 2024 | $176 | 7,959 |
| Lincoln Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Flathead County | 10.9¢ 2024 | $181 | 6,742 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Flathead County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Montana price trend
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 59912
How much does electricity cost in 59912?
About 10.6¢ per kWh for homes (Flathead Electric Coop Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $95.
Who is the electric utility for 59912?
Flathead Electric Coop Inc., with about 63,317 residential customers in Montana; 3 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.