Electricity rates in Chetek, WI
Chetek (2,191 people, Barron County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Chetek
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Barron Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $146 | 19K | 307 |
| Dunn County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $165 | 9,542 | 129 |
Power outages in Barron County right now
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Outage history in Barron County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 126 | 192 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,854 (9.8%) | 6,923 (23.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (126 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cameron 16.7¢
- Barron 16.7¢
- Rice Lake 16.7¢
- Bloomer 16.7¢
- Colfax 16.7¢
- Cumberland 16.7¢
- Turtle Lake 16.7¢
- Cornell 16.7¢
- Boyceville 16.7¢
- Ladysmith 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54728
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chetek?
Most homes in Chetek get power from Northern States Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Chetek: Barron Electric Co-op (16.53¢), Dunn County Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Chetek?
About $121 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co. customers) at 16.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Chetek, WI?
3 utilities serve Chetek's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Barron Electric Co-op, Dunn County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Chetek?
In 2025, customers in Barron County averaged 3 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 6,923 customers (23.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.