Electricity rates in Prairie du Chien, WI
Prairie du Chien (5,757 people, Crawford 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 Prairie du Chien
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $183 | 14K | 105 |
Power outages in Crawford County right now
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Outage history in Crawford County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 38 | 98 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 724 (12.8%) | 1,253 (22.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-21 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (38 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Boscobel 18.9¢
- Fennimore 18.9¢
- Lancaster 18.9¢
- Muscoda 18.9¢
- Viroqua 16.7¢
- Platteville 18.9¢
- Dickeyville 18.9¢
- Richland Center 18.9¢
- Westby 16.7¢
- Cuba City 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53821
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Prairie du Chien?
Most homes in Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien: Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op (15.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Prairie du Chien?
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 Prairie du Chien, WI?
2 utilities serve Prairie du Chien's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Prairie du Chien?
In 2025, customers in Crawford County averaged 98 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 1,253 customers (22.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.