Electricity rates in Park River, ND
Park River (1,375 people, Walsh 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 Park River
| 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 Walsh County right now
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Outage history in Walsh County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 44 | 132 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 8 |
| Most customers out at once | 176 (4.7%) | 723 (19.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-05 | 2025-06-22 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (44 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grafton 13.3¢
- Cavalier 11.1¢
- Larimore 13.3¢
- Grand Forks Air Force Base 13.3¢
- Langdon 11.1¢
- Grand Forks 13.3¢
- Thompson 13.3¢
- Devils Lake 11.1¢
- Fort Totten 11.1¢
- Mayville 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 58270
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Park River?
Most homes in Park River 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 Park River: Nodak Electric Co-op (13.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Park River?
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 Park River, ND?
2 utilities serve Park River'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 Park River?
In 2025, customers in Walsh County averaged 2 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 8 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-22, when 723 customers (19.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.