Electricity rates in Clara City, MN
Clara City (1,320 people, Chippewa County) is served by 3 electric utilities. 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 Clara City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association | Electric cooperative | 13.56¢ | $292 | 4,946 | 125 |
Power outages in Chippewa County right now
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Outage history in Chippewa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 68 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 954 (16.1%) | 1,643 (27.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-07-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (68 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Granite Falls 17.1¢
- Renville 17.1¢
- Montevideo 17.1¢
- Willmar 17.1¢
- Olivia 17.1¢
- Benson 11.8¢
- Cottonwood 17.1¢
- Spicer 17.1¢
- Redwood Falls 17.1¢
- Atwater 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56222
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clara City?
Most homes in Clara City 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Clara City: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.76¢), Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association (13.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clara City?
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 Clara City, MN?
3 utilities serve Clara City's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co., Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clara City?
In 2025, customers in Chippewa County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-27, when 1,643 customers (27.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.