Electricity rates in Blooming Prairie, MN
Blooming Prairie (1,993 people, Steele County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on People's Cooperative Services pay about 17.62¢/kWh, 9% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Blooming Prairie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Cooperative Services | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $162 | 22K | 99 |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.65¢ | $140 | 18K | 172 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.87¢ | $165 | 11K | 90 |
Power outages in Steele County right now
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Outage history in Steele County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 7 | 32 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 4 |
| Most customers out at once | 356 (2.1%) | 570 (3.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-05 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (7 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Hayfield 17.1¢
- Austin 17.1¢
- Dodge Center 17.1¢
- Owatonna 17.1¢
- Kasson 17.1¢
- Mantorville 17.1¢
- Albert Lea 17.1¢
- New Richland 17.1¢
- Byron 17.1¢
- Medford 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55917
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blooming Prairie?
Most homes in Blooming Prairie get power from People's Cooperative Services, where residential customers pay an average of 17.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Blooming Prairie: Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.65¢), Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (16.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blooming Prairie?
About $162 a month, based on 919 kWh a month (the average for People's Cooperative Services customers) at 17.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Blooming Prairie, MN?
3 utilities serve Blooming Prairie's ZIP codes: People's Cooperative Services, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blooming Prairie?
In 2025, customers in Steele County averaged 32 min without power. Outages hit 4 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 570 customers (3.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.