Electricity rates in Wheaton, MN
Wheaton (1,362 people, Traverse County) is served by Otter Tail Power Co.. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.76¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Wheaton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
Power outages in Traverse County right now
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Outage history in Traverse County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 326 | 98 |
| Days with outages | 5 | 4 |
| Most customers out at once | 892 (37.8%) | 608 (25.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-02-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (326 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elbow Lake 11.8¢
- Morris 11.8¢
- Breckenridge 11.8¢
- Ortonville 11.8¢
- Fergus Falls 13.9¢
- Appleton 11.8¢
- Starbuck 17.1¢
- Alexandria 11.8¢
- Glenwood 17.1¢
- Benson 11.8¢
ZIP codes: 56296
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wheaton?
Most homes in Wheaton 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Wheaton?
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 Wheaton, MN?
Otter Tail Power Co. serves Wheaton.
How often does the power go out in Wheaton?
In 2025, customers in Traverse County averaged 98 min without power. Outages hit 4 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-23, when 608 customers (25.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.