Electricity rates in Mankato, MN
Mankato (41,044 people, Blue Earth 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 Mankato
| 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 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.74¢ | $149 | 44K | 87 |
Power outages in Blue Earth County right now
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Outage history in Blue Earth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 98 | 147 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,966 (8.7%) | 8,688 (25.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-27 | 2025-10-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (98 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Mankato 17.1¢
- Eagle Lake 17.1¢
- Madison Lake 17.1¢
- Lake Crystal 17.1¢
- Saint Peter 17.1¢
- Nicollet 17.1¢
- Janesville 17.1¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- Le Center 17.1¢
- Le Sueur 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56001, 56002, 56003
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mankato?
Most homes in Mankato 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 Mankato: BENCO Electric Cooperative (16.54¢), Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op (14.74¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mankato?
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 Mankato, MN?
3 utilities serve Mankato's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, BENCO Electric Cooperative, Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mankato?
In 2025, customers in Blue Earth County averaged 2 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-11, when 8,688 customers (25.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.