Electricity rate information for ZIP Code 56278 in Big Stone County in the United States. View various electricity data and statistics about ZIP Code 56278 in Ortonville, MN. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 56278 to those in Minnesota and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, compare both historical electricity usage in this Big Stone County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 56278 (Ortonville, MN) compare to rates in Minnesota and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 56278 of 11.59¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Minnesota overall.
ZIP Code 56278 vs. Minnesota
Minnesota's average residential electricity rate of 17.1¢/kWh is approximately 48% higher than the 11.59¢/kWh 56278 average rate.
ZIP Code 56278 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.07¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 56% higher than the average residential rate in 56278.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 56278, Minnesota, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 56278 | 11.59¢/kWh | 7.01¢/kWh | 8¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 17.1¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 56278. See how this Big Stone County region compares to other regions in Minnesota.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 56278 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Minnesota.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 56278 | Average MN ZIP | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 0.61 MkWh | 1.6 MkWh | 1537 MkWh |
| Nov 2024 | 0.65 MkWh | 1.73 MkWh | 1659 MkWh |
| Dec 2024 | 0.85 MkWh | 2.24 MkWh | 2152 MkWh |
| Jan 2025 | 0.94 MkWh | 2.49 MkWh | 2390 MkWh |
| Feb 2025 | 0.85 MkWh | 2.24 MkWh | 2150 MkWh |
| Mar 2025 | 0.75 MkWh | 1.98 MkWh | 1903 MkWh |
| Apr 2025 | 0.63 MkWh | 1.67 MkWh | 1600 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 0.64 MkWh | 1.69 MkWh | 1620 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 0.73 MkWh | 1.93 MkWh | 1857 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 0.96 MkWh | 2.52 MkWh | 2422 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 0.85 MkWh | 2.24 MkWh | 2148 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.69 MkWh | 1.81 MkWh | 1737 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 56278 is connected to Ortonville, MN in Big Stone County. This Minnesota region currently has an approximate population of 2,661 residents and an estimated 1,264 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 56278 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
