City of Lamar electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Lamar is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,439 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.64¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 Lamar bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $272.80 |
City of Lamar residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential- All Electrictime-of-use | 2011-10-01 | $12.20 | 0.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential with Electric Water Heater | 2011-10-01 | $12.20 | 0.00¢ first 50 kWh, 16.00¢ first 100 kWh, 10.70¢ first 200 kWh, 8.80¢ first 500 kWh, 9.40¢ first 2,000 kWh, 8.80¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lamar rate history
2015–2025: +27% change in the average residential rate (10.36¢ → 13.18¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Lamar 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 Lamar's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 45 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | 285 | 32 | 1,050 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Lamar service area
City of Lamar serves Barton County in Missouri.
Barton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lamar at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $6,824,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 51,758 MWh |
| Balancing authority | AECI |
| EIA utility ID | 10057 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lamar's electricity rate?
City of Lamar residential customers pay an average of 13.64¢ 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 2% below the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lamar electric bill?
About $241 a month. The average City of Lamar home uses 1,768 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $136.
How many customers does City of Lamar have?
City of Lamar serves 2,439 residential customers in Missouri, across 1 county.
Does City of Lamar offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential- All Electric. 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 Lamar before making decisions.