Utility Providers in Crane, Montana

Crane is served by 14 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Richland County.

Richland County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Crane vs. US average

Electricity
9.7¢/kWh
↓ 41% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 23% below 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 Crane-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 Crane

Electricity$100-$149 (8.6¢–11.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249

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 Crane heats its homes

17%
28%
55%

17% natural gas · 28% electricity · 55% other fuels

Electric rates in Crane

Residential rates range from 8.6¢ to 11.8¢ per kWh.

Crane
10.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc, McKenzie Electric Coop Inc, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.

This is 41% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Crane

Crane has strong broadband coverage.

Mid-Rivers Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
10 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Lower Yellowstone R E A, Inc
McKenzie Electric Coop Inc
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Montana-Dakota Utilities

Water 5 providers

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LAMBERT SEWER AND WATER ASSN
MOUNT PLEASANT ESTATES
RICHLAND CO VALLEY VIEW WUA

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Mid-Rivers Communications
Fiber / Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Crane, 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.