Electricity rates in Aurora, NE
Aurora (4,496 people, Hamilton County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Southern Public Power District pay about 9.41¢/kWh, 27% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Aurora
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Public Power District | Public power district | 9.41¢ | $126 | 15K | — |
| Perennial Public Power Dist | Public power district | 10.49¢ | $166 | 4,147 | 2,100 |
| South Central Public Power Dist | Public power district | 9.89¢ | $138 | 3,778 | 162 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 16 | 232 |
| Days with outages | 3 | 2 |
| Most customers out at once | 791 (16.3%) | 2,533 (52.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-06 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (16 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Central City 11.4¢
- Grand Island 10.5¢
- Sutton 9.4¢
- York 10.5¢
- Stromsburg 13.9¢
- Hastings 11.7¢
- Wood River 11.8¢
- Geneva 10.5¢
- Saint Paul 12.8¢
- Fullerton 11.4¢
ZIP codes: 68818
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Aurora?
Most homes in Aurora get power from Southern Public Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 9.41¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Aurora: Perennial Public Power Dist (10.49¢), South Central Public Power Dist (9.89¢).
What is the average electric bill in Aurora?
About $126 a month, based on 1,343 kWh a month (the average for Southern Public Power District customers) at 9.41¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Aurora, NE?
3 utilities serve Aurora's ZIP codes: Southern Public Power District, Perennial Public Power Dist, South Central Public Power Dist. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Aurora?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 3 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 2 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 2,533 customers (52.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.