Electricity rates in 56448 — Fifty Lakes, MN
Homes in ZIP 56448 pay about 13.3¢ per kWh (Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, 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 13.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56448 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56448
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp Cooperative | 13.3¢ 2024 | $108 | 44,698 |
| ALLETE, Inc. Investor Owned · serves Crow Wing County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $102 | 125,896 |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative Cooperative · serves Crow Wing County | 17.6¢ 2024 | $123 | 14,546 |
| Brainerd Public Utilities Municipal · serves Crow Wing County | 12.2¢ 2024 | $76 | 6,956 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Crow Wing 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 56448
How much does electricity cost in 56448?
About 13.3¢ per kWh for homes (Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $120.
Who is the electric utility for 56448?
Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp, with about 44,698 residential customers in Minnesota; 3 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¢.