Electricity rates in Afton, MN
Afton (2,966 people, Washington County) is served by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. Homes on Northern States Power Co - Minnesota pay about 17.09¢/kWh, 5% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Afton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 479 | 496 |
| Days with outages | 58 | 54 |
| Most customers out at once | 27,814 (25.3%) | 28,463 (25.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (479 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lake Saint Croix Beach 17.1¢
- Lakeland 17.1¢
- Lake Elmo 17.1¢
- Bayport 17.1¢
- Woodbury 17.1¢
- Oak Park Heights 17.1¢
- Cottage Grove 17.1¢
- Oakdale 17.1¢
- Stillwater 17.1¢
- Newport 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55001
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Afton?
Most homes in Afton get power from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, where residential customers pay an average of 17.09¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Afton?
About $105 a month, based on 615 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers) at 17.09¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Afton, MN?
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota serves Afton.
How often does the power go out in Afton?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 8 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 54 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 28,463 customers (25.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.