Electricity rates in 56518 — Bluffton, MN
Homes in ZIP 56518 pay about 13.3¢ per kWh (Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN), 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 56518 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56518
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN) Cooperative | 13.3¢ 2024 | $132 | 27,239 |
| ALLETE, Inc. Investor Owned · serves Otter Tail County | 16.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $102 | 125,896 |
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned · serves Otter Tail County | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Runestone Electric Assn Cooperative · serves Otter Tail County | 14.4¢ 2024 | $161 | 14,282 |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Otter Tail County | 12.5¢ 2024 | $203 | 9,313 |
| City of Wadena (MN) Municipal · serves Otter Tail County | 8.2¢ 2024 | $176 | 2,517 |
| City of Henning (MN) Municipal · serves Otter Tail County | 8.7¢ 2024 | $137 | 548 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Otter Tail 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 56518
How much does electricity cost in 56518?
About 13.3¢ per kWh for homes (Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $120.
Who is the electric utility for 56518?
Lake Region Electric Cooperative (MN), with about 27,239 residential customers in Minnesota; 6 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¢.