Electricity rates in Atkinson, NE
Atkinson (1,241 people, Holt County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Nebraska Public Power District pay about 12.83¢/kWh, 0% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Atkinson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Public Power District | Public power district | 12.83¢ | $122 | 74K | 195 |
| North Central Public Power Dist | Public power district | 12.78¢ | $209 | 6,980 | 146 |
| Niobrara Valley El Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.35¢ | $238 | 6,594 | — |
| Elkhorn Rural Public Power Dist | Public power district | 9.68¢ | $144 | 6,178 | 132 |
| KBR Rural Public Power District | Public power district | 15.30¢ | $257 | 5,002 | — |
| City of Stuart | Municipal utility | 15.58¢ | $176 | 411 | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Holt County right now
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Outage history in Holt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 18 | 32 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 524 (6.1%) | 1,462 (17%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-19 | 2025-11-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (18 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 68713
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Atkinson?
Most homes in Atkinson get power from Nebraska Public Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 12.83¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Atkinson: North Central Public Power Dist (12.78¢), Niobrara Valley El Member Corp. (12.35¢), Elkhorn Rural Public Power Dist (9.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Atkinson?
About $122 a month, based on 954 kWh a month (the average for Nebraska Public Power District customers) at 12.83¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Atkinson, NE?
7 utilities serve Atkinson's ZIP codes: Nebraska Public Power District, North Central Public Power Dist, Niobrara Valley El Member Corp., Elkhorn Rural Public Power Dist, KBR Rural Public Power District, City of Stuart, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Atkinson?
In 2025, customers in Holt County averaged 32 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-06, when 1,462 customers (17%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.