City of Chetopa electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Chetopa is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 619 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.01¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 0% more 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 Chetopa bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.05 | $73.97 |
| 1,000 kWh | $180.10 | $119.97 |
| 1,500 kWh | $270.15 | $159.97 |
| 2,000 kWh | $360.20 | $199.97 |
*Residential Rate Outside City Limits (effective 2006-09-05, $10.97/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Chetopa residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate Outside City Limits | 2006-09-05 | $10.97 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 14.00¢ first 600 kWh, 8.00¢ after |
| Residential Rate Within City Limits | 2006-09-05 | $8.66 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 13.00¢ first 600 kWh, 7.50¢ after |
| Electric Heat Residential Rate Within City Limits | 2006-09-05 | $12.13 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 12.00¢ first 600 kWh, 7.00¢ after |
| Electric Heat Residential Rate Outside City Limits | 2006-09-05 | $14.44 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 13.00¢ first 600 kWh, 7.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Chetopa rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (12.15¢ → 17.38¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Chetopa 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 Chetopa's counties, customers averaged 54 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labette | 54 | 15 | 1,312 | 2025-01-31 |
City of Chetopa service area
City of Chetopa serves Labette County in Kansas.
Labette
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Chetopa at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,248,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 7,181 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 3454 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Chetopa's electricity rate?
City of Chetopa residential customers pay an average of 18.01¢ 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 19% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 0% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Chetopa electric bill?
About $174 a month. The average City of Chetopa home uses 967 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $180.
How many customers does City of Chetopa have?
City of Chetopa serves 619 residential customers in Kansas, across 1 county.
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 Chetopa before making decisions.