Electricity rates in Wahpeton, ND
Wahpeton (7,899 people, Richland County) is served by 3 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 Wahpeton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Cass County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.95¢ | $134 | 53K | 300 |
| Dakota Valley Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.43¢ | $244 | 5,790 | 64 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 237 | 435 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,015 (20.2%) | 4,237 (84.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (237 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Horace 13.8¢
- Fargo 13.8¢
- West Fargo 13.8¢
- Casselton 13.8¢
- Lisbon 12.9¢
- Oakes 12.9¢
- Valley City 12.9¢
- Hillsboro 12.9¢
- Mayville 13.3¢
- Ellendale 12.1¢
ZIP codes: 58074, 58075, 58076
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wahpeton?
Most homes in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton: Cass County Electric Co-op (12.95¢), Dakota Valley Electric Co-op (13.43¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wahpeton?
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 Wahpeton, ND?
3 utilities serve Wahpeton's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Cass County Electric Co-op, Dakota Valley Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wahpeton?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 7 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 4,237 customers (84.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.