Electricity rates in Stratford, WI
Stratford (1,577 people, Marathon County) is served by 4 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 Stratford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| City of Marshfield | Municipal utility | 10.66¢ | $75 | 12K | 13 |
Power outages in Marathon County right now
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Outage history in Marathon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 169 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,333 (6.6%) | 8,537 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-07-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marshfield 10.7¢
- Edgar 17.5¢
- Spencer 16.7¢
- Colby 16.7¢
- Marathon 17.5¢
- Abbotsford 16.7¢
- Athens 17.5¢
- Mosinee 18.9¢
- Loyal 16.7¢
- Rib Mountain 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 54484
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Stratford?
Most homes in Stratford 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 Stratford: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢), Northern States Power Co. (16.69¢), City of Marshfield (10.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Stratford?
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 Stratford, WI?
4 utilities serve Stratford's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Northern States Power Co., City of Marshfield. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Stratford?
In 2025, customers in Marathon County averaged 2 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-09, when 8,537 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.