Electricity rates in Baraboo, WI
Baraboo (12,155 people, Sauk County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Power & Light Co. pay about 18.86¢/kWh, 1% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Baraboo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
Power outages in Sauk County right now
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Outage history in Sauk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 83 | 53 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,975 (3.2%) | 4,932 (8.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-06-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (83 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Baraboo 18.9¢
- Lake Delton 18.9¢
- Lake Wisconsin 18.9¢
- Wisconsin Dells 18.9¢
- Prairie du Sac 18.9¢
- Reedsburg 12.8¢
- Sauk City 18.9¢
- Portage 18.9¢
- Lodi 18.9¢
- Roxbury 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53913
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Baraboo?
Most homes in Baraboo get power from Wisconsin Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Baraboo: Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Baraboo?
About $131 a month, based on 694 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Baraboo, WI?
2 utilities serve Baraboo's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Baraboo?
In 2025, customers in Sauk County averaged 53 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-23, when 4,932 customers (8.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.