Electricity rates in Gaylord, MN
Gaylord (2,245 people, Sibley County) is served by 2 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 Gaylord
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
Power outages in Sibley County right now
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Outage history in Sibley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 62 | 134 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,128 (16.3%) | 1,038 (15%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-19 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (62 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Winthrop 16.5¢
- Arlington 17.1¢
- Glencoe 17.1¢
- Le Sueur 17.1¢
- Nicollet 17.1¢
- New Ulm 17.1¢
- Saint Peter 17.1¢
- Norwood Young America 17.1¢
- Belle Plaine 17.1¢
- Hutchinson 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55334
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gaylord?
Most homes in Gaylord 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 Gaylord: BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gaylord?
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 Gaylord, MN?
2 utilities serve Gaylord's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gaylord?
In 2025, customers in Sibley County averaged 2 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 1,038 customers (15%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.