Electricity rates in Fort Totten, ND
Fort Totten (1,243 people, Benson County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.14¢/kWh, 10% less than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Fort Totten
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Nodak Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.30¢ | $205 | 21K | 321 |
Power outages in Benson County right now
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Outage history in Benson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 149 | 124 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 531 (25.5%) | 305 (14.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-06 | 2025-10-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (149 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Devils Lake 11.1¢
- New Rockford 11.1¢
- Cando 11.1¢
- Carrington 11.1¢
- Harvey 11.1¢
- Rugby 11.1¢
- Langdon 11.1¢
- Larimore 13.3¢
- Park River 11.1¢
- Rolla 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 58335
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fort Totten?
Most homes in Fort Totten get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.14¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fort Totten: Nodak Electric Co-op (13.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fort Totten?
About $121 a month, based on 1,084 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fort Totten, ND?
2 utilities serve Fort Totten's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Nodak Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fort Totten?
In 2025, customers in Benson County averaged 2 hr 4 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-05, when 305 customers (14.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.