Average Utility Costs in Lakeville, MN

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Lakeville, MN are about $212.31, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$212.31

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-17
  • Electric $152.38 (72%)
  • Water $12.05 (6%)
  • Sewer $31.88 (15%)
  • Trash $16.00 (8%)

Utilities here are in line with the Minnesota city average.

  • In Minnesota, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by a private hauler under city contract. Fees and services vary by city—check your local rate schedule for details.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Dakota Electric Association
Base charge
$13.78/mo
Energy rate
$0.1386/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$152.38
dakotaelectric.com· verified 2026-03-17

Seasonal effective rates: 14.90¢/kWh Jun–Aug, 13.51¢/kWh Sep–May.

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Lakeville
Base charge
$4.45/mo
Volumetric rate
$1.52/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$12.05
lakevillemn.gov· verified 2026-03-17

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
tiered
Estimated monthly
$31.88

Tiered structure simplified to a representative monthly estimate at assumed usage.

lakevillemn.gov· verified 2026-03-17

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$16.00

Residents choose from 5 licensed residential haulers. Service areas by neighborhood (Tue/Wed west, Wed/Thu east). WM 64-gal ~$15/mo, Republic 60-gal ~$15/mo. Estimate $16 for comparison.

lakevillemn.gov· verified 2026-03-17

Total estimated monthly utilities

$212.31

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 72% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $13.86.
  • Water increases by about $1.52 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

Check available internet service providers in Lakeville →

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
Sources

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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in Dakota County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Lakeville (this)$212.31
Apple Valley$191.50
Eagan$184.39

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FAQ

In Lakeville, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from City of Lakeville – 2025 Water Utility Rate Structure at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.
Trash in Lakeville is provided by the city as part of municipal utilities and is billed at a monthly fee. Rates and services are set by the local government; our estimate uses the fee from City of Lakeville – Waste Haulers.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Minnesota is a regulated electric state; our estimates use the serving utility's tariff at 1,000 kWh for comparison.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Lakeville with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.