Electricity rates in Hayward, WI
Hayward (2,296 people, Sawyer County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
What things cost to run in Hayward
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Hayward
| 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 |
| Dahlberg Light & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.10¢ | $77 | 11K | — |
| North Central Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.64¢ | $80 | 5,063 | — |
Power outages in Sawyer County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Sawyer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 238 | 471 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,660 (20.4%) | 2,886 (22.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-13 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (238 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Little Round Lake 16.7¢
- Spooner 16.7¢
- Shell Lake 16.7¢
- Lake Nebagamon 13.1¢
- Rice Lake 16.7¢
- Cumberland 16.7¢
- Ladysmith 16.7¢
- Cameron 16.7¢
- Barron 16.7¢
- Chetek 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54843
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hayward?
Most homes in Hayward 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 Hayward: Barron Electric Co-op (16.53¢), Dahlberg Light & Power Co. (13.10¢), North Central Power Co. (17.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hayward?
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 Hayward, WI?
4 utilities serve Hayward's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Barron Electric Co-op, Dahlberg Light & Power Co., North Central Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hayward?
In 2025, customers in Sawyer County averaged 7 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 2,886 customers (22.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.