City of Dighton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Dighton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 878 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.48¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% 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 Dighton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.40 | $80.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $164.80 | $156.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $247.20 | $231.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $329.60 | $307.00 |
*Residential (effective 2009-01-01, $5.00/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 Dighton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2009-01-01 | $5.00 | 15.10¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Dighton rate history
2015–2025: -2% change in the average residential rate (16.30¢ → 15.90¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Dighton 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 Dighton's counties, customers averaged 0 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-08-01 |
City of Dighton service area
City of Dighton serves Lane County in Kansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Lane
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Dighton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,292,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 8,127 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 5154 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Dighton's electricity rate?
City of Dighton residential customers pay an average of 16.48¢ 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 9% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 8% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Dighton electric bill?
About $127 a month. The average City of Dighton home uses 771 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $165.
How many customers does City of Dighton have?
City of Dighton serves 878 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 Dighton before making decisions.