Electricity rates in Menahga, MN
Menahga (1,339 people, Wadena County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Menahga
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $130 | 11K | 196 |
Power outages in Wadena County right now
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Outage history in Wadena County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 22 | 57 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 911 (10.4%) | 2,062 (23.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-11-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (22 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Park Rapids 16.6¢
- New York Mills 11.8¢
- Wadena 16.6¢
- Perham 11.8¢
- Frazee 11.8¢
- Staples 16.6¢
- Detroit Lakes 11.8¢
- Pequot Lakes 16.6¢
- Lake Shore 16.6¢
- Nisswa 16.6¢
ZIP codes: 56464
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Menahga?
Most homes in Menahga get power from Allete, where residential customers pay an average of 16.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Menahga: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢), Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association (13.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Menahga?
About $112 a month, based on 673 kWh a month (the average for Allete customers) at 16.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Menahga, MN?
3 utilities serve Menahga's ZIP codes: Allete, Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Menahga?
In 2025, customers in Wadena County averaged 57 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 2,062 customers (23.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.