Electricity rates in Ortonville, MN
Ortonville (1,815 people, Big Stone County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.76¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Ortonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association | Electric cooperative | 13.56¢ | $292 | 4,946 | 125 |
| Agralite Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.08¢ | $196 | 4,348 | 255 |
Power outages in Big Stone County right now
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Outage history in Big Stone County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 205 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 2 |
| Most customers out at once | 385 (21.8%) | 386 (21.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-15 | 2025-11-02 |
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
- Appleton 11.8¢
- Madison 11.8¢
- Dawson 11.8¢
- Morris 11.8¢
- Wheaton 11.8¢
- Benson 11.8¢
- Canby 11.8¢
- Montevideo 17.1¢
- Starbuck 17.1¢
- Elbow Lake 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56278
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ortonville?
Most homes in Ortonville get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ortonville: Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association (13.56¢), Agralite Electric Co-op (14.08¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ortonville?
About $106 a month, based on 904 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ortonville, MN?
3 utilities serve Ortonville's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Minnesota Valley Co-op L&P Association, Agralite Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ortonville?
In 2025, customers in Big Stone County averaged 3 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 2 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-02, when 386 customers (21.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.