Electricity rates in Mountain Iron, MN
Mountain Iron (2,880 people, St. Louis County) is served by Lake Country Power. Homes on Lake Country Power pay about 18.79¢/kWh, 16% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Mountain Iron
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Country Power | Electric cooperative | 18.79¢ | $164 | 47K | 415 |
Power outages in St. Louis County right now
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Outage history in St. Louis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 239 | 211 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,794 (6.1%) | 7,769 (6.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-09 | 2025-07-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (239 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 55768
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mountain Iron?
Most homes in Mountain Iron 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mountain Iron?
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 Mountain Iron, MN?
Lake Country Power serves Mountain Iron.
How often does the power go out in Mountain Iron?
In 2025, customers in St. Louis County averaged 3 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-27, when 7,769 customers (6.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.