Utility Providers in Cardwell, Montana

Cardwell is served by 20 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Cardwell vs. US average

Electricity
14.6¢/kWh
↓ 11% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 15% above MT state average (12.7¢)
Natural gas
$8.22/Mcf
↓ 43% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Cardwell-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Cardwell

Electricity$100-$149 (14.6¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$5/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Cardwell heats its homes

9%
30%
61%

9% natural gas · 30% electricity · 61% other fuels

Electric rates in Cardwell

Residential rates range from 14.6¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Cardwell
14.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Cardwell is served by NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT), a investor owned utility.

This is 11% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Cardwell

Cardwell has moderate broadband coverage.

3 Rivers Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
60 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 1 provider

NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 14 providers

BASIN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST
BLUE SKY HEIGHTS WUA CLANCY
BOULDER CITY OF
ELKHORN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION LLC
FOREST PARK WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
HANGMANS TREE WUA
JEFFERSON HILLS WUA
JEFFERSON TRACTS ASSOC INC
RED CLIFF ESTATES HOA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WUA
SADDLE MOUNTAIN CORP CLANCY
STONEY BROOK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOC
SUNNYBROOK ACRES HOA
WHITEHALL TOWN OF

Internet 4 providers

3 Rivers Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 60 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cardwell, MT

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.