Electricity rates in Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson (13,913 people, McLeod 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.
What things cost to run in Hutchinson
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Hutchinson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $203 | 8,593 | 151 |
| Hutchinson Utilities Comm | Municipal utility | 11.29¢ | $80 | 6,731 | 11 |
Power outages in McLeod County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in McLeod County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 72 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,268 (7.7%) | 1,810 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-14 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (69 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Glencoe 17.1¢
- Dassel 17.1¢
- Cokato 17.1¢
- Lester Prairie 17.1¢
- Winsted 17.1¢
- Litchfield 17.1¢
- Howard Lake 17.1¢
- Hector 17.1¢
- Waverly 17.1¢
- Norwood Young America 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55350
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hutchinson?
Most homes in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association (14.38¢), Hutchinson Utilities Comm (11.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hutchinson?
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 Hutchinson, MN?
3 utilities serve Hutchinson's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association, Hutchinson Utilities Comm. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hutchinson?
In 2025, customers in McLeod County averaged 72 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 1,810 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.