City of La Junta electricity rates
Municipal utility · Colorado
City of La Junta is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,800 homes in Colorado. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 La Junta bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.90 | $53.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $151.80 | $98.25 |
| 1,500 kWh | $227.70 | $142.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $303.60 | $187.25 |
*Residential (effective 2014-12-01, $9.25/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 La Junta residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-12-01 | $9.25 | 8.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of La Junta rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (13.30¢ → 14.52¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of La Junta 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 La Junta's counties, customers averaged 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero | 24 | 5 | 255 | 2025-11-16 |
City of La Junta service area
City of La Junta serves Otero County in Colorado and 1 ZIP codes.
Otero
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of La Junta at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,889,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 81,907 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PSCO |
| EIA utility ID | 10536 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of La Junta's electricity rate?
City of La Junta residential customers pay an average of 15.18¢ 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 Colorado average of 16.58¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of La Junta electric bill?
About $273 a month. The average City of La Junta home uses 1,796 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $152.
How many customers does City of La Junta have?
City of La Junta serves 3,800 residential customers in Colorado, 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 La Junta before making decisions.