Electricity rates in Washburn, ND
Washburn (1,309 people, McLean 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 Washburn
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.14¢ | $121 | 45K | 575 |
| Roughrider Electric Cooperativ | Electric cooperative | 11.58¢ | $146 | 11K | — |
| McLean Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.79¢ | $200 | 3,706 | — |
Power outages in McLean County right now
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Outage history in McLean County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 103 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 908 (12.4%) | 2,113 (28.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-12-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (103 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 58577
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Washburn?
Most homes in Washburn 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 Washburn: Roughrider Electric Cooperativ (11.58¢), McLean Electric Co-op (15.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Washburn?
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 Washburn, ND?
3 utilities serve Washburn's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Roughrider Electric Cooperativ, McLean Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Washburn?
In 2025, customers in McLean County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-12, when 2,113 customers (28.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.