City of Larchwood electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Larchwood is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 524 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.04¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 39% 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 Larchwood bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.20 | $55.55 |
| 1,000 kWh | $110.40 | $96.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $165.60 | $136.65 |
| 2,000 kWh | $220.80 | $177.20 |
*Residential Electric Rate (effective 2011-09-01, $15.00/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 Larchwood residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electric Rate | 2011-09-01 | $15.00 | 8.11¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Larchwood rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (9.91¢ → 10.72¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Larchwood 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 Larchwood's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 403 | 13 | 1,792 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Larchwood service area
City of Larchwood serves Lyon County in Iowa.
Lyon
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Larchwood at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $942,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 8,799 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 10706 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Larchwood's electricity rate?
City of Larchwood residential customers pay an average of 11.04¢ 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 22% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 39% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Larchwood electric bill?
About $154 a month. The average City of Larchwood home uses 1,399 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $110.
How many customers does City of Larchwood have?
City of Larchwood serves 524 residential customers in Iowa, 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 Larchwood before making decisions.