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

City of Lake Crystal (MN) electricity rates

City of Lake Crystal (MN) (municipal) residential customers paid about 18.0¢ per kWh (Jan–Jul 2026) — an average bill of $131 for 623 kWh a month.

Avg. home price18.0¢per kWh
Residential customers1,070MN, 2024
Avg. monthly use623kWh
Commercial17.8¢per kWh
Industrial—per kWh

What a month costs with City of Lake Crystal (MN)

500 kWh / month$90
900 kWh / month$162
1,200 kWh / month$216

Monthly cost at the average price of 18.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Minnesota averageU.S. averageCity of Lake Crystal (MN)
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.

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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 Lake Crystal (MN)’s electricity rate?

About 18.0¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Jul 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Lake Crystal (MN) electric bill?

$131 a month in 2024, for an average of 623 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Lake Crystal (MN) cheaper than the Minnesota average?

No: 18.0¢ versus the Minnesota average of 17.2¢ (Aug 2026).