Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in North Dakota
North Dakota customers spent less time without power in 2024 than almost anywhere else: 99 minutes, against a US average of 611.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
99 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in June.
Natural Gas Outages
41.3% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $8.99 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
88.7% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 69.9%.
Water Service Outages
305 community water systems; 10% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | North Dakota | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 99 | 611 | 3rd (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 0.92 | ||
| Households with broadband | 88.7% | 91% | 43rd |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 69.9% | 55.9% | 8th |
| Community water systems | 305 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 10% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 41.3% | 46.5% | 29th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $8.99 | $14.50 | 48th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 11,345 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for North Dakota
- Power Outages Xcel Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU)
- Natural Gas Outages Montana-Dakota Utilities, Xcel Energy
- Internet Outages CenturyLink, Midco
- Water Service Outages City of Fargo Water Utility, City of Bismarck Public Works Utilities, Grand Forks Water Utility, City of Minot Water
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