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

Electricity rates in 55953 — Lyle, MN

Homes in ZIP 55953 pay about 15.2¢ per kWh (Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, 2024 average). The Minnesota average is 17.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price15.2¢per kWh
UtilityFreeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
MN average17.2¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$128848 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$76
900 kWh / month$136
1,200 kWh / month$182

Monthly cost at the average price of 15.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 55953 is

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Utilities serving 55953

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in MN
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Cooperative
15.2¢
2024
$12817,842
Heartland Power Coop
Cooperative
12.1¢
2024
$25738
Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota
Investor Owned · serves Mower County
17.3¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1001,230,057
People's Cooperative Services
Cooperative · serves Mower County
16.7¢
2024
$14621,665
MiEnergy Cooperative
Cooperative · serves Mower County
16.6¢
2024
$15415,224
City of Austin (MN)
Municipal · serves Mower County
15.3¢
2024
$9210,795

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Mower County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Minnesota price trend

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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.

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 55953

How much does electricity cost in 55953?

About 15.2¢ per kWh for homes (Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $136.

Who is the electric utility for 55953?

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, with about 17,842 residential customers in Minnesota; 5 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¢.