City of Lake City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Lake City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,374 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.22¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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 Lake City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $56.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $112.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $168.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $224.40 |
City of Lake City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Urbantime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $11.05 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Ruraltime-of-use | 2017-01-01 | $16.04 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lake City rate history
2015–2025: -12% change in the average residential rate (12.48¢ → 10.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Lake City 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 Lake City's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 16 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodhue | 263 | 39 | 6,448 | 2025-07-29 |
| Wabasha | 248 | 38 | 3,797 | 2025-06-30 |
City of Lake City service area
City of Lake City serves 2 counties in Minnesota.
Goodhue, Wabasha
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 66% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lake City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,788,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 98,516 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10595 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lake City's electricity rate?
City of Lake City residential customers pay an average of 11.22¢ 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 31% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lake City electric bill?
About $273 a month. The average City of Lake City home uses 2,433 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $112.
How many customers does City of Lake City have?
City of Lake City serves 3,374 residential customers in Minnesota, across 2 counties.
Does City of Lake City offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Urban. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Lake City before making decisions.