Electricity rates in Winnebago, MN
Winnebago (1,378 people, Faribault County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on BENCO Electric Cooperative pay about 16.54¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Winnebago
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
| Federated Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.13¢ | $164 | 5,733 | 116 |
Power outages in Faribault County right now
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Outage history in Faribault County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 26 | 64 |
| Days with outages | 1 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 406 (6.9%) | 513 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-17 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (26 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blue Earth 16.5¢
- Truman 16.5¢
- Mapleton 17.1¢
- Fairmont 13.1¢
- Wells 17.1¢
- Madelia 16.5¢
- Lake Crystal 17.1¢
- Saint James 15.9¢
- Mankato 17.1¢
- North Mankato 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56098
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winnebago?
Most homes in Winnebago get power from BENCO Electric Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 16.54¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Winnebago: Federated Rural Electric Association (13.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in Winnebago?
About $162 a month, based on 978 kWh a month (the average for BENCO Electric Cooperative customers) at 16.54¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Winnebago, MN?
2 utilities serve Winnebago's ZIP codes: BENCO Electric Cooperative, Federated Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Winnebago?
In 2025, customers in Faribault County averaged 64 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 513 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.