Electricity rates in Cottonwood, MN
Cottonwood (1,212 people, Lyon 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 Cottonwood
| 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 Lyon County right now
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Outage history in Lyon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26 | 76 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 639 (5.1%) | 1,594 (12.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-11 | 2025-11-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (26 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marshall 17.1¢
- Granite Falls 17.1¢
- Minneota 11.8¢
- Montevideo 17.1¢
- Renville 17.1¢
- Tracy 17.1¢
- Redwood Falls 17.1¢
- Clara City 17.1¢
- Dawson 11.8¢
- Canby 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56229
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cottonwood?
Most homes in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.76¢), Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association (13.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood, MN?
3 utilities serve Cottonwood'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 Cottonwood?
In 2025, customers in Lyon County averaged 76 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-17, when 1,594 customers (12.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.