City of Humboldt electricity rates
Municipal utility · Tennessee · SERC region
City of Humboldt is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,535 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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 Humboldt bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.40 |
City of Humboldt rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (9.94¢ → 12.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Humboldt 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 Humboldt's counties, customers averaged 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson | 16 | 11 | 309 | 2025-04-03 |
City of Humboldt service area
City of Humboldt serves Gibson County in Tennessee and 1 ZIP codes.
Gibson
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,535 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Humboldt at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.25¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.61¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $18,800,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 200,705 MWh |
| Peak demand | 40 MW summer · 34 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.0% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 9023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Humboldt's electricity rate?
City of Humboldt residential customers pay an average of 12.52¢ 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 8% below the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Humboldt electric bill?
About $133 a month. The average City of Humboldt home uses 1,062 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does City of Humboldt have?
City of Humboldt serves 3,535 residential customers and 4,598 customers in total in Tennessee, 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 Humboldt before making decisions.