EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Elk River electricity rates

City of Elk River (municipal) residential customers paid about 15.8¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $116 for 731 kWh a month.

Avg. home price15.8¢per kWh
Residential customers11,776MN, 2024
Avg. monthly use731kWh
Commercial15.3¢per kWh
Industrial11.8¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Elk River

500 kWh / month$79
750 kWh / month · avg. use$119
900 kWh / month$142
1,200 kWh / month$190

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. average 11¢13¢15¢17¢19¢20222023202420252026Minnesota averageU.S. average
Minnesota averageU.S. average
Aug 202617.2¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+1.8%16.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+22.8%14.0¢
Record high17.5¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$145844 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

55111Saint Paul55301Albertville55302Annandale55305Hopkins55308Becker55309Big Lake55311Maple Grove55313Buffalo55316Champlin55319Clear Lake55321Cokato55323Crystal Bay55327Dayton55328Delano55330Elk River55331Excelsior55340Hamel55341Hanover55343Hopkins55344Eden Prairie55345Minnetonka55346Eden Prairie55347Eden Prairie55349Howard Lake55356Long Lake55357Loretto55358Maple Lake55359Maple Plain55361Minnetonka Beach55362Monticello55363Montrose55364Mound55369Osseo55373Rockford55374Rogers55375Saint Bonifacius55376Saint Michael55377Santiago55384Spring Park55390Waverly55391Wayzata55398Zimmerman55401Minneapolis55403Minneapolis55404Minneapolis55405Minneapolis55406Minneapolis55407Minneapolis55408Minneapolis55409Minneapolis55410Minneapolis55411Minneapolis55412Minneapolis55413Minneapolis55414Minneapolis55415Minneapolis55416Minneapolis55417Minneapolis55418Minneapolis55419Minneapolis55420Minneapolis55422Minneapolis55423Minneapolis55424Minneapolis55425Minneapolis55426Minneapolis55427Minneapolis55428Minneapolis55429Minneapolis55430Minneapolis55431Minneapolis55435Minneapolis55436Minneapolis55437Minneapolis55438Minneapolis55439Minneapolis55440Minneapolis55441Minneapolis55442Minneapolis55443Minneapolis55444Minneapolis55445Minneapolis55446Minneapolis55447Minneapolis55450Minneapolis55454Minneapolis55455Minneapolis55458Minneapolis55459Minneapolis55467Minneapolis55470Minneapolis55472Minneapolis55474Minneapolis55478Minneapolis55479Minneapolis55480Minneapolis55483Minneapolis55484Minneapolis55485Minneapolis55486Minneapolis55487Minneapolis55488Minneapolis55569Osseo55572Rockford55573Young America55575Howard Lake55577Maple Plain55592Maple Plain55593Maple Plain55599Loretto56304Saint Cloud

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Elk River’s electricity rate?

About 15.8¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Elk River electric bill?

$116 a month in 2024, for an average of 731 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Elk River cheaper than the Minnesota average?

Yes: 15.8¢ versus the Minnesota average of 17.2¢ (Aug 2026).