Electricity rates in Breckenridge, MN
Breckenridge (3,290 people, Wilkin County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.76¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Breckenridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
Power outages in Wilkin County right now
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Outage history in Wilkin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 108 | 242 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 529 (17%) | 426 (13.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-05 | 2025-07-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (108 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fergus Falls 13.9¢
- Barnesville 17.1¢
- Wheaton 11.8¢
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Elbow Lake 11.8¢
- Glyndon 17.1¢
- Dilworth 17.1¢
- Moorhead 11.8¢
- Hawley 17.1¢
- Oakport 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56520
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Breckenridge?
Most homes in Breckenridge get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Breckenridge: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Breckenridge?
About $106 a month, based on 904 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Breckenridge, MN?
2 utilities serve Breckenridge's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Lake Region Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Breckenridge?
In 2025, customers in Wilkin County averaged 4 hr 2 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-03, when 426 customers (13.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.