Electricity rates in Wood River, NE
Wood River (1,367 people, Hall County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Dawson Power District pay about 11.77¢/kWh, 8% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Wood River
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Power District | Public power district | 11.77¢ | $154 | 16K | 157 |
| Southern Public Power District | Public power district | 9.41¢ | $126 | 15K | — |
Power outages in Hall County right now
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Outage history in Hall County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2 | 0 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 161 (0.4%) | 10 (0%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-22 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shelton 11.8¢
- Gibbon 11.8¢
- Grand Island 10.5¢
- Hastings 11.7¢
- Ravenna 11.8¢
- Kearney 11.8¢
- Saint Paul 12.8¢
- Minden 11.8¢
- Aurora 9.4¢
- Loup City 13.6¢
ZIP codes: 68883
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wood River?
Most homes in Wood River get power from Dawson Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 11.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Wood River: Southern Public Power District (9.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wood River?
About $154 a month, based on 1,308 kWh a month (the average for Dawson Power District customers) at 11.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wood River, NE?
2 utilities serve Wood River's ZIP codes: Dawson Power District, Southern Public Power District. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wood River?
In 2025, customers in Hall County averaged 0 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 10 customers (0%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.