Electricity rates in Parkers Prairie, MN
Parkers Prairie (1,005 people, Otter Tail 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 Parkers Prairie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.94¢ | $147 | 27K | 227 |
| Runestone Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $180 | 14K | 135 |
Power outages in Otter Tail County right now
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Outage history in Otter Tail County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 367 | 232 |
| Days with outages | 76 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,256 (30.2%) | 6,049 (13.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-05-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (367 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Alexandria 11.8¢
- Osakis 17.1¢
- Wadena 16.6¢
- New York Mills 11.8¢
- Long Prairie 16.6¢
- Staples 16.6¢
- Perham 11.8¢
- Elbow Lake 11.8¢
- Sauk Centre 17.1¢
- Glenwood 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56361
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Parkers Prairie?
Most homes in Parkers Prairie 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 Parkers Prairie: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢), Runestone Electric Association (15.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Parkers Prairie?
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 Parkers Prairie, MN?
3 utilities serve Parkers Prairie's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Runestone Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Parkers Prairie?
In 2025, customers in Otter Tail County averaged 3 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-22, when 6,049 customers (13.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.