Electricity rates in Sparta, WI
Sparta (9,679 people, Monroe County) is served by 3 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 Sparta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Oakdale Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $124 | 17K | 118 |
Power outages in Monroe County right now
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Outage history in Monroe County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 68 | 40 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 903 (5%) | 905 (5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-20 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (68 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bangor 16.7¢
- West Salem 16.7¢
- Cashton 18.9¢
- Tomah 18.9¢
- Westby 16.7¢
- Onalaska 16.7¢
- Holmen 16.7¢
- North La Crosse 16.7¢
- French Island 16.7¢
- La Crosse 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54656
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sparta?
Most homes in Sparta 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 Sparta: Northern States Power Co. (16.69¢), Oakdale Electric Co-op (16.46¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sparta?
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 Sparta, WI?
3 utilities serve Sparta's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Northern States Power Co., Oakdale Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sparta?
In 2025, customers in Monroe County averaged 40 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 905 customers (5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.