Electricity rates in Paynesville, MN
Paynesville (2,433 people, Stearns 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 Paynesville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
| Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $203 | 8,593 | 151 |
Power outages in Stearns County right now
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Outage history in Stearns County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 94 | 141 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,997 (6.3%) | 5,269 (6.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-19 | 2025-06-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (94 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eden Valley 17.1¢
- Richmond 17.1¢
- New London 17.1¢
- Cold Spring 17.1¢
- Spicer 17.1¢
- Atwater 17.1¢
- Albany 17.1¢
- Rockville 17.1¢
- Litchfield 17.1¢
- Avon 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56362
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Paynesville?
Most homes in Paynesville 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 Paynesville: Stearns Cooperative Electric Association (14.41¢), Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Paynesville?
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 Paynesville, MN?
3 utilities serve Paynesville's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association, Meeker Co-op Light & Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Paynesville?
In 2025, customers in Stearns County averaged 2 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-16, when 5,269 customers (6.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.