What is the average electricity rate in Yaak, Montana?

The average residential electricity rate in Yaak is approximately 15.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Yaak?

Natural gas customers in Yaak pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Yaak, Montana?

Electricity in Yaak is distributed by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Yaak?

Yaak natural gas service is provided by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Yaak electricity rates compare to Montana averages?

Yaak's electricity rate of 15.11¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Yaak?

To start electric service in Yaak, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). For gas service, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Yaak, Montana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Yaak, Montana

Yaak is a community in Montana served by NorthWestern Energy for electric and NorthWestern Energy for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Montana's statewide energy market and the region's cold semi-arid, cold mountain winters climate.

Compared to the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh/kWh, Yaak's electricity rate of 15.11¢/kWh is 0.44¢ above the Montana average. As Montana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Yaak

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
Flathead Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Yaak

NorthWestern Energy
Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)

Yaak vs Montana Energy Rates

Metric	Yaak	Montana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.11¢	14.67¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.79	$0.78	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$105	$102	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$75	$74	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Yaak Residents

As a Montana city, Yaak residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Montana LIHEAP
✅ Montana Weatherization Assistance
✅ Big Sky Energy (Montana LIEAP)
✅ NorthWestern Energy Rebate Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Yaak Residents

✓ Washington's cheap hydroelectric power makes electric heating economical.
✓ Consider an electric heat pump — it's 2-3x more efficient than gas heating.
✓ Use weatherization to protect against cold and wet Pacific Northwest winters.
✓ Seattle City Light and PSE offer rebates for insulation and HVAC upgrades.
✓ Sign up for Washington's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Yaak, Montana

The average residential electricity rate in Yaak is approximately 15.11¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $105 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Yaak pay an average of $75 per month. The rate is approximately $0.79/therm per therm.
Electricity in Yaak is distributed by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Yaak natural gas service is provided by NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Yaak's electricity rate of 15.11¢/kWh is above the Montana state average of 14.67¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Yaak, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). For gas service, contact NorthWestern Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.