Electricity rates in Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes (9,002 people, Becker County) is served by 7 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 Detroit Lakes
| 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 |
| Wild Rice Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.06¢ | $186 | 14K | 688 |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $130 | 11K | 196 |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.69¢ | $227 | 9,389 | 73 |
| City of Detroit Lakes | Municipal utility | 11.30¢ | $215 | 8,206 | 6 |
| City of Lake Park | Municipal utility | 11.93¢ | $116 | 616 | — |
Power outages in Becker County right now
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Outage history in Becker County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 47 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 18 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,076 (8.4%) | 2,140 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-11 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (47 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Frazee 11.8¢
- Perham 11.8¢
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Hawley 17.1¢
- Barnesville 17.1¢
- New York Mills 11.8¢
- Mahnomen 11.8¢
- Glyndon 17.1¢
- Menahga 16.6¢
- Park Rapids 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 56501, 56502
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Detroit Lakes?
Most homes in Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢), Wild Rice Electric Co-op (15.06¢), Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association (13.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Detroit Lakes?
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 Detroit Lakes, MN?
7 utilities serve Detroit Lakes's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Wild Rice Electric Co-op, Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association, Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op, City of Detroit Lakes, City of Lake Park. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Detroit Lakes?
In 2025, customers in Becker County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 2,140 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.