Electricity rates in Oakes, ND
Oakes (1,797 people, Dickey County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Cass County Electric Co-op pay about 12.95¢/kWh, 5% more than the North Dakota average.
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Electric companies serving Oakes
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.95¢ | $134 | 53K | 300 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Dakota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $244 | 5,790 | 64 |
Power outages in Dickey County right now
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Outage history in Dickey County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 439 | 286 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 675 (26%) | 256 (9.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-10-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (439 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ellendale 12.1¢
- Lisbon 12.9¢
- Valley City 12.9¢
- Jamestown 11.1¢
- Casselton 13.8¢
- Horace 13.8¢
- Wahpeton 11.1¢
- West Fargo 13.8¢
- Fargo 13.8¢
- Hillsboro 12.9¢
ZIP codes: 58474
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakes?
Most homes in Oakes get power from Cass County Electric Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 12.95¢/kWh including all charges. The North Dakota average is 12.32¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Oakes: Otter Tail Power Co. (11.14¢), Dakota Valley Electric Co-op (13.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oakes?
About $134 a month, based on 1,034 kWh a month (the average for Cass County Electric Co-op customers) at 12.95¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Oakes, ND?
3 utilities serve Oakes's ZIP codes: Cass County Electric Co-op, Otter Tail Power Co., Dakota Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakes?
In 2025, customers in Dickey County averaged 4 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-27, when 256 customers (9.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.