Electricity rates in Winthrop, MN
Winthrop (1,363 people, Sibley County) is served by BENCO Electric Cooperative. Homes on BENCO Electric Cooperative pay about 16.54¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Winthrop
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCO Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.54¢ | $162 | 19K | 82 |
Power outages in Sibley County right now
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Outage history in Sibley County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 62 | 134 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,128 (16.3%) | 1,038 (15%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-19 | 2025-06-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (62 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gaylord 17.1¢
- Arlington 17.1¢
- New Ulm 17.1¢
- Fairfax 17.1¢
- Glencoe 17.1¢
- Nicollet 17.1¢
- Hector 17.1¢
- Le Sueur 17.1¢
- Hutchinson 17.1¢
- Sleepy Eye 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 55396
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winthrop?
Most homes in Winthrop 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Winthrop?
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 Winthrop, MN?
BENCO Electric Cooperative serves Winthrop.
How often does the power go out in Winthrop?
In 2025, customers in Sibley County averaged 2 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-13, when 1,038 customers (15%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.