City of Alton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Alton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 600 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.76¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 46% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Alton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $48.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $97.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $146.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $195.20 |
City of Alton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2013-07-01 | $11.00 | 8.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Alton rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (8.65¢ → 9.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Alton doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Alton's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux | 223 | 25 | 4,060 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Alton service area
City of Alton serves Sioux County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Alton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,044,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 11,016 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 198 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Alton's electricity rate?
City of Alton residential customers pay an average of 9.76¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 31% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 46% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Alton electric bill?
About $149 a month. The average City of Alton home uses 1,530 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $98.
How many customers does City of Alton have?
City of Alton serves 600 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Alton offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Alton before making decisions.