Electricity rates in Perham, MN
Perham (3,278 people, Otter Tail County) is served by 2 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 Perham
| 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 |
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
- New York Mills 11.8¢
- Frazee 11.8¢
- Detroit Lakes 11.8¢
- Wadena 16.6¢
- Pelican Rapids 11.8¢
- Menahga 16.6¢
- Fergus Falls 13.9¢
- Parkers Prairie 11.8¢
- Park Rapids 16.6¢
- Barnesville 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56573
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Perham?
Most homes in Perham 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 Perham: Lake Region Electric Cooperative (13.94¢).
What is the average electric bill in Perham?
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 Perham, MN?
2 utilities serve Perham's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Lake Region Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Perham?
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.