Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Swift County, MN is $183.36
- The average electricity rate in Swift County, MN is 13.25¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Swift County, MN
The average residential electric bill in Swift County, MN is $183.36 per month. Swift County, MN is the 62nd most expensive county in Minnesota for electricity.
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Swift County, Minnesota Electricity Overview
Swift County has the 2113th largest total electricity production out of 3221 counties in the United States, generating 69 megawatt hours.
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Swift County totals $183.36. For comparison, the US average bill is $145.79.
Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity company in Swift County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Averaging generation of 0.01 megawatt hours per citizen each year, Swift County is 2072nd out of 3221 counties in production per capita in the country.
Citizens in Swift County experience an average of 1.45 outages lasting 118.98 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.
As the 1083rd highest county in the US for non-renewable generation per capita, Swift County generates 0.01 megawatt hours per person each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
112,591 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.48 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
69 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
69 MWh
Production per Capita
0.01 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
36,162,952 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,686.34 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Benson
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Benson Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
10.81¢ per kWh
- 3.7% lower than last month
- 5.4% higher than November last year
- 27.22% lower than the Minnesota average
- 36.51% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 1,383rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 688 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 36 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.67¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 3.43% higher than November last year
- 30.29% lower than the Minnesota average
- 35.31% lower than the US average
- 14th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 835th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 133 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$89 per month
- 5.84% higher than last month
- 1.59% higher than November last year
- 8.44% lower than the Minnesota average
- 24.73% lower than the US average
- 302nd in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 179 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
- 4,018th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 744 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 272 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$97.36 per month
- 0.12% higher than last month
- 1.27% higher than November last year
- 11.53% lower than the Minnesota average
- 31.55% lower than the US average
- 115th in the state out of 896 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
- 2,273rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 74 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 323 since November last year
Benson, MN Electricity Overview

On average, Benson's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 10.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30.95% less than the average state rate of 15.45 cents. The city had a 10.18% decline in CO2 emissions per capita, a commendable achievement. There is 56138.27% more electricity used in Benson than is produced, meaning they must purchase electricity from nearby cities and counties.
Roughly 12,481,030.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Benson because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,691.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Benson's power plants mainly use Distillate Fuel Oil, which accounts for 100.00% (or 69 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Benson
Benson residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Benson, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.33 | 187.78 | 75,134.57 | 10,015,957.94 | |
Benson Municipal Utilities | BUNDLED | 10.29 | 85.82 | 69 | 15,687.86 | 1,614,709.59 |
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Appleton, MN Electricity Overview

On average, Appleton's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 11.43 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 26.04% less than the average state rate of 15.45 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.68 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 115.93 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.
Roughly 4,869,730.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Appleton because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,683.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Appleton has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Appleton
Appleton residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Appleton, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.20 | 95.72 | 514,067.94 | 57,573,060 |
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Murdock, MN Electricity Overview

On average, Murdock's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 12.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.04% less than the average state rate of 15.45 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.45 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 143.82 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Otter Tail Power Company.
Roughly 1,031,410.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Murdock because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 3,683.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Murdock has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Murdock
Murdock residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Murdock, Minnesota
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agralite Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.33 | 187.78 | 75,134.57 | 10,015,957.94 | |
Otter Tail Power Company | BUNDLED | 11.20 | 95.72 | 514,067.94 | 57,573,060 |
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Swift County, Minnesota Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Swift County, Minnesota
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benson City ofBenson Municipal Utilities (100.00%) | Benson | MN | Distillate Fuel Oil | 69 | 13 | 48,894.78 | 19 | 708.62 | 34 |
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Swift County, Minnesota?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Otter Tail Power Company | 3,684 |
2 | Agralite Electric Cooperative | 2,139 |
3 | Benson Municipal Utilities | 1,885 |
4 | Kandiyohi Power Cooperative | 445 |
5 | Minnesota Valley Coop Light and Power | 31 |
How many power plants are within Swift County, Minnesota?
Swift County, Minnesota has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Swift County, Minnesota?
By total megawatt hours sold, Otter Tail Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Swift County, Minnesota.
How many electric companies offer service in Swift County, Minnesota?
There are 5 electricity providers offering service in Swift County, Minnesota.