Electricity rates in Turtle Lake, WI
Turtle Lake (1,033 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 Turtle Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $131 | 21K | 104 |
| Barron Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $146 | 19K | 307 |
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
- Cumberland 16.7¢
- Clear Lake 16.7¢
- Amery 16.7¢
- Barron 16.7¢
- Cameron 16.7¢
- Luck 16.7¢
- Rice Lake 16.7¢
- Glenwood City 16.7¢
- Frederic 16.7¢
- Saint Croix Falls 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54889
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Turtle Lake?
Most homes in Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake: Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op (16.47¢), Barron Electric Co-op (16.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Turtle Lake?
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 Turtle Lake, WI?
3 utilities serve Turtle Lake's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op, Barron Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Turtle Lake?
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.