City of Hermann electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Hermann is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,546 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.98¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% 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 Hermann bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.90 | $78.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $119.80 | $126.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $179.70 | $175.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $239.60 | $223.80 |
*Residential Service Electric Rates (effective 2015-10-08, $30.00/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 Hermann residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Electric Rates | 2015-10-08 | $30.00 | 9.69¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hermann rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (10.30¢ → 11.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Hermann | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 2 | 444 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.02 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 110 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 2 | 114 | 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 Hermann's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 1 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasconade | 181 | 41 | 1,815 | 2025-08-10 |
City of Hermann service area
City of Hermann serves Gasconade County in Missouri.
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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 Hermann at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,434,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 38,302 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 8493 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hermann's electricity rate?
City of Hermann residential customers pay an average of 11.98¢ 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 14% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hermann electric bill?
About $247 a month. The average City of Hermann home uses 2,065 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $120.
How many customers does City of Hermann have?
City of Hermann serves 1,546 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Hermann?
In 2019, the average City of Hermann customer was without power for 2 min (SAIDI) over 0.02 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 min. The Missouri average was 7 hr 24 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 Hermann before making decisions.