City of Liberal electricity rates
Municipal utility · Missouri
City of Liberal is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 365 homes in Missouri. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.54¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 19% 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 Liberal bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $72.70 | $56.53 |
| 1,000 kWh | $145.40 | $101.03 |
| 1,500 kWh | $218.10 | $145.53 |
| 2,000 kWh | $290.80 | $190.03 |
*Residential (effective 2012-09-04, $7.00/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 Liberal residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2012-09-04 | $7.00 | 0.00¢ first 6 kWh, 21.10¢ first 36 kWh, 19.70¢ first 67 kWh, 8.30¢ first 308 kWh, 8.90¢ first 459 kWh, 8.90¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Liberal rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (10.35¢ → 14.05¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Liberal 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 Liberal'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 Liberal service area
City of Liberal serves Barton County in Missouri.
Barton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Liberal at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $722,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,141 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 10977 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Liberal's electricity rate?
City of Liberal residential customers pay an average of 14.54¢ 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 4% above the Missouri average of 13.95¢ and 19% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Liberal electric bill?
About $171 a month. The average City of Liberal home uses 1,174 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $145.
How many customers does City of Liberal have?
City of Liberal serves 365 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 Liberal before making decisions.