Electricity rates in Winsted, MN
Winsted (2,296 people, McLeod County) is served by 2 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 Winsted
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.45¢ | $145 | 55K | 45 |
Power outages in McLeod County right now
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Outage history in McLeod County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 69 | 72 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,268 (7.7%) | 1,810 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-14 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (69 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lester Prairie 17.1¢
- Howard Lake 17.1¢
- Waverly 17.1¢
- Mayer 17.1¢
- Montrose 17.1¢
- Watertown 17.1¢
- Cokato 17.1¢
- Delano 17.1¢
- Glencoe 17.1¢
- Norwood Young America 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55395
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winsted?
Most homes in Winsted 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 Winsted: Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association (15.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Winsted?
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 Winsted, MN?
2 utilities serve Winsted's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Winsted?
In 2025, customers in McLeod County averaged 72 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 1,810 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.