Electricity rates in 56556 — Mcintosh, MN
Homes in ZIP 56556 pay about 12.2¢ per kWh (Otter Tail Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 12.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 56556 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 56556
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. Investor Owned | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $95 | 50,118 |
| Wild Rice Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative | 14.3¢ 2024 | $168 | 13,948 |
| Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota Investor Owned · serves Polk County | 17.3¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 1,230,057 |
| Red Lake Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Polk County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $210 | 5,811 |
| Red River Valley Coop Pwr Assn Cooperative · serves Polk County | 12.0¢ 2024 | $274 | 4,853 |
| Clearwater-Polk Elec Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Polk County | 15.2¢ 2024 | $188 | 4,572 |
| City of East Grand Forks (MN) Municipal · serves Polk County | 10.1¢ 2024 | $301 | 4,494 |
| P K M Electric Coop, Inc. Cooperative · serves Polk County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $301 | 4,063 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Polk 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 56556
How much does electricity cost in 56556?
About 12.2¢ per kWh for homes (Otter Tail Power Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $110.
Who is the electric utility for 56556?
Otter Tail Power Co., with about 50,118 residential customers in Minnesota; 9 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¢.