City of La Plata electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of La Plata is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 748 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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 Plata bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $211.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $282.20 |
City of La Plata rate history
2015–2025: +13% change in the average residential rate (12.08¢ → 13.64¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of La Plata 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 Plata's counties, customers averaged 80 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | 80 | 19 | 1,032 | 2025-05-19 |
City of La Plata service area
City of La Plata serves Macon County in Missouri.
Macon
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 Plata at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,242,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 9,106 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10538 |
Other utilities in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
What is City of La Plata's electricity rate?
City of La Plata residential customers pay an average of 14.11¢ 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 1% above the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of La Plata electric bill?
About $143 a month. The average City of La Plata home uses 1,014 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $141.
How many customers does City of La Plata have?
City of La Plata serves 748 residential customers in Missouri, 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 Plata before making decisions.