Electricity rates in Gibbon, NE
Gibbon (1,879 people, Buffalo County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Dawson Power District pay about 11.77¢/kWh, 8% less than the Nebraska average.
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Electric companies serving Gibbon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Power District | Public power district | 11.77¢ | $154 | 16K | 157 |
| Southern Public Power District | Public power district | 9.41¢ | $126 | 15K | — |
Power outages in Buffalo County right now
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Outage history in Buffalo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 27 | 55 |
| Days with outages | 7 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,365 (3.9%) | 4,175 (11.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (27 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shelton 11.8¢
- Kearney 11.8¢
- Wood River 11.8¢
- Minden 11.8¢
- Ravenna 11.8¢
- Hastings 11.7¢
- Grand Island 10.5¢
- Holdrege 9.4¢
- Loup City 13.6¢
- Saint Paul 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 68840
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gibbon?
Most homes in Gibbon get power from Dawson Power District, where residential customers pay an average of 11.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Nebraska average is 12.86¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Gibbon: Southern Public Power District (9.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gibbon?
About $154 a month, based on 1,308 kWh a month (the average for Dawson Power District customers) at 11.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Gibbon, NE?
2 utilities serve Gibbon's ZIP codes: Dawson Power District, Southern Public Power District. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gibbon?
In 2025, customers in Buffalo County averaged 55 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 4,175 customers (11.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.