Electricity rates in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids (11,127 people, Itasca County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Lake Country Power pay about 18.79¢/kWh, 16% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Grand Rapids
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Country Power | Electric cooperative | 18.79¢ | $164 | 47K | 415 |
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Beltrami Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.85¢ | $183 | 21K | 118 |
| Grand Rapids Public Util Comm | Municipal utility | 12.45¢ | $217 | 7,610 | 113 |
| North Itasca Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.90¢ | $155 | 5,665 | 789 |
| City of Nashwauk | Municipal utility | 13.33¢ | $269 | 544 | — |
| Keewatin Public Utilities | Municipal utility | 14.00¢ | $107 | 511 | — |
Power outages in Itasca County right now
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Outage history in Itasca County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 295 | 559 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,157 (9.5%) | 5,611 (24.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (295 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 55730, 55744, 55745
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Grand Rapids?
Most homes in Grand Rapids get power from Lake Country Power, where residential customers pay an average of 18.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Grand Rapids: Allete (16.57¢), Beltrami Electric Co-op (15.85¢), Grand Rapids Public Util Comm (12.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Grand Rapids?
About $164 a month, based on 873 kWh a month (the average for Lake Country Power customers) at 18.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Grand Rapids, MN?
7 utilities serve Grand Rapids's ZIP codes: Lake Country Power, Allete, Beltrami Electric Co-op, Grand Rapids Public Util Comm, North Itasca Electric Co-op, City of Nashwauk, Keewatin Public Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Grand Rapids?
In 2025, customers in Itasca County averaged 9 hr 19 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 5,611 customers (24.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.