Electricity rates in Sauk Centre, MN
Sauk Centre (4,357 people, Stearns County) is served by 4 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 Sauk Centre
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
| Runestone Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $180 | 14K | 135 |
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
- Melrose 17.1¢
- Osakis 17.1¢
- Long Prairie 16.6¢
- Albany 17.1¢
- Glenwood 17.1¢
- Alexandria 11.8¢
- Avon 17.1¢
- Paynesville 17.1¢
- Richmond 17.1¢
- Starbuck 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56378
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sauk Centre?
Most homes in Sauk Centre 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 Sauk Centre: Allete (16.57¢), Stearns Cooperative Electric Association (14.41¢), Runestone Electric Association (15.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sauk Centre?
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 Sauk Centre, MN?
4 utilities serve Sauk Centre's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Allete, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association, Runestone Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sauk Centre?
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.