Electricity rates in Dodge Center, MN
Dodge Center (2,690 people, Dodge 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 Dodge Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| People's Cooperative Services | Electric cooperative | 17.62¢ | $162 | 22K | 99 |
| Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric | Electric cooperative | 16.87¢ | $165 | 11K | 90 |
Power outages in Dodge County right now
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Outage history in Dodge County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 86 | 174 |
| Days with outages | 9 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,222 (19.7%) | 1,366 (22%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (86 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kasson 17.1¢
- Mantorville 17.1¢
- Hayfield 17.1¢
- Byron 17.1¢
- Blooming Prairie 17.6¢
- Pine Island 17.1¢
- Kenyon 17.1¢
- Oronoco 17.1¢
- Owatonna 17.1¢
- Rochester 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 55927
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dodge Center?
Most homes in Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center: People's Cooperative Services (17.62¢), Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (16.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dodge Center?
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 Dodge Center, MN?
3 utilities serve Dodge Center's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, People's Cooperative Services, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dodge Center?
In 2025, customers in Dodge County averaged 2 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 1,366 customers (22%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.