Electricity rates in Aitkin, MN
Aitkin (2,053 people, Aitkin County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Aitkin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Lake Country Power | Electric cooperative | 18.79¢ | $164 | 47K | 415 |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.93¢ | $133 | 15K | 208 |
Power outages in Aitkin County right now
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Outage history in Aitkin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,097 | 848 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 88 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,696 (31.7%) | 3,255 (27.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-05 | 2025-06-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,097 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crosby 16.6¢
- Crosslake 14.7¢
- Breezy Point 16.6¢
- Brainerd 16.6¢
- Nisswa 16.6¢
- Pequot Lakes 16.6¢
- Baxter 16.6¢
- Lake Shore 16.6¢
- Pierz 16.6¢
- Moose Lake 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 56431
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Aitkin?
Most homes in Aitkin get power from Allete, where residential customers pay an average of 16.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Aitkin: Lake Country Power (18.79¢), Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (17.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Aitkin?
About $112 a month, based on 673 kWh a month (the average for Allete customers) at 16.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Aitkin, MN?
3 utilities serve Aitkin's ZIP codes: Allete, Lake Country Power, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Aitkin?
In 2025, customers in Aitkin County averaged 14 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 88 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-23, when 3,255 customers (27.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.