City of Garden City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas · SPP region · SPP
City of Garden City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,458 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% 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.
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City of Garden City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $85.55 | $77.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $171.10 | $132.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $256.65 | $187.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $342.20 | $242.50 |
*Residential within corporate limits (effective 2013-02-15, $22.50/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 Garden City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential within corporate limits | 2013-02-15 | $22.50 | 11.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Garden City rate history
2015–2025: +30% change in the average residential rate (12.68¢ → 16.51¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Garden City | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 159 | 199 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.36 | 1.30 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 67 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 33 | 99 | 121 |
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 Garden City's counties, customers averaged 67 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finney | 67 | 14 | 2,220 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Garden City service area
City of Garden City serves Finney County in Kansas and 1 ZIP codes.
Finney
Cities: Garden City
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Garden City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 9.46¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $37,242,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 339,127 MWh |
| Peak demand | 76 MW summer · 46 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 6941 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Garden City's electricity rate?
City of Garden City residential customers pay an average of 17.11¢ 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 13% above the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 5% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Garden City electric bill?
About $116 a month. The average City of Garden City home uses 680 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $171.
How many customers does City of Garden City have?
City of Garden City serves 10,458 residential customers and 11,985 customers in total in Kansas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Garden City?
In 2025, the average City of Garden City customer was without power for 2 hr 39 min (SAIDI) over 2.36 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 33 min. The Kansas average was 3 hr 19 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Garden City before making decisions.