Electricity rates in 55748 — Hill City, MN
Homes in ZIP 55748 pay about 17.9¢ per kWh (Lake Country Power, 2024 average). The Minnesota average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 17.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 55748 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 55748
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Country Power Cooperative | 17.9¢ 2024 | $148 | 47,204 |
| ALLETE, Inc. Investor Owned · serves Aitkin County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $102 | 125,896 |
| East Central Energy Cooperative · serves Aitkin County | 18.0¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $138 | 55,250 |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative Cooperative · serves Aitkin County | 17.6¢ 2024 | $123 | 14,546 |
| Aitkin Public Utilities Comm Municipal · serves Aitkin County | 13.0¢ 2024 | $188 | 2,006 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Aitkin County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Minnesota price trend
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.
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 about 55748
How much does electricity cost in 55748?
About 17.9¢ per kWh for homes (Lake Country Power, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $161.
Who is the electric utility for 55748?
Lake Country Power, with about 47,204 residential customers in Minnesota; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in MN getting more expensive?
The Minnesota residential average was 17.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.