Electricity rates in 56436 — Benedict, MN
Homes in ZIP 56436 pay about 13.4¢ per kWh (Itasca-Mantrap Co.-op Electrical Assn, 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 13.4¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56436 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56436
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca-Mantrap Co.-op Electrical Assn Cooperative | 13.4¢ 2024 | $122 | 11,200 |
| ALLETE, Inc. Investor Owned · serves Hubbard | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $102 | 125,896 |
| Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Hubbard | 14.4¢ 2024 | $159 | 20,732 |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Hubbard | 12.5¢ 2024 | $203 | 9,313 |
| Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Hubbard | 15.2¢ 2024 | $188 | 4,572 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Hubbard; 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 56436
How much does electricity cost in 56436?
About 13.4¢ per kWh for homes (Itasca-Mantrap Co.-op Electrical Assn, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $121.
Who is the electric utility for 56436?
Itasca-Mantrap Co.-op Electrical Assn, with about 11,200 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¢.