North Dakota Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in North Dakota is 13.41¢/kWh (the 4th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $144.45, per EIA data. That rate is 4.9¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 12.97 | 123.57 | 952 |
| September 2025 | 13.66 | 110.76 | 811 |
| October 2025 | 12.82 | 107.46 | 838 |
| November 2025 | 11.93 | 129.63 | 1087 |
| December 2025 | 11.02 | 164.32 | 1491 |
| January 2026 | 10.92 | 172.38 | 1578 |
| February 2026 | 11.64 | 144.80 | 1244 |
| March 2026 | 11.95 | 141.10 | 1181 |
| April 2026 | 12.35 | 119.84 | 971 |
| May 2026 | 13.61 | 117.13 | 861 |
| June 2026 | 14.12 | 113.65 | 805 |
| July 2026 | 13.41 | 144.45 | 1077 |
North Dakota vs the U.S. average
| North Dakota | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 13.41¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $144.45 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1077 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +0.8% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +9.5% | +32.4% |
North Dakota's average residential rate of 13.41¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 4th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +0.8% (North Dakota) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +9.5% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1077 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how North Dakota's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in North Dakota
Average effective rates and bills for North Dakota's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 14.90 | 135.48 | 909 | 83,660 |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 12.17 | 119.09 | 979 | 79,831 |
| Cass County Elec Coop Inc | 13.37 | 163.59 | 1,223 | 53,128 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at North Dakota rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at North Dakota's average rate of 13.41¢/kWh is about $134.10. The state's actual average usage is 1077 kWh/month, which is what produces the $144.45 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: North Dakota gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.