Residential electricity prices in Ottertail, MN in May 2026 averaged approximately 16.95 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 8% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Ottertail differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in Ottertail increased approximately 9%, from 15.08 ¢/kWh to 16.39 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Ottertail in May 2026 averaged 14.95 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 25% less than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Ottertail natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Ottertail natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Ottertail (Minnesota) increased approximately 24%, from 11.07 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 13.72 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Ottertail solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Ottertail levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Ottertail, MN in Otter Tail County has an approximate population of 572. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Ottertail, MN, or for other information related to utilities in Ottertail, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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