Electricity rates in Pipestone, MN
Pipestone (4,141 people, Pipestone 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 Pipestone
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.29¢ | $298 | 3,371 | 95 |
Power outages in Pipestone County right now
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Outage history in Pipestone County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 126 | 335 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,622 (34.8%) | 4,235 (90.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-12 | 2025-11-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (126 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 56164
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pipestone?
Most homes in Pipestone 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 Pipestone: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.76¢), Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op (14.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pipestone?
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 Pipestone, MN?
3 utilities serve Pipestone's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co., Sioux Valley SW Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pipestone?
In 2025, customers in Pipestone County averaged 5 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-17, when 4,235 customers (90.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.