City of Medford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin
City of Medford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,012 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 8.72¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 52% 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 Medford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $43.60 | $28.79 |
| 1,000 kWh | $87.20 | $52.57 |
| 1,500 kWh | $130.80 | $76.36 |
| 2,000 kWh | $174.40 | $100.14 |
*Rg-1 Residential Service (effective 1997-06-27, $5.00/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 Medford residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Service | 1997-06-27 | $5.00 | 4.76¢ |
| Gs-2 Residential Three Phase Optional Time-of-Day Servicetime-of-use | 1997-06-20 | $12.00 | 10.1¢ (9am–9pm) · 2.4¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Gs-2 Residential Single Phase Optional Time-of-Day Servicetime-of-use | 1997-06-20 | $8.00 | 10.1¢ (9am–9pm) · 2.4¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Medford rate history
2015–2025: +1% change in the average residential rate (8.39¢ → 8.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Medford 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 Medford's counties, customers averaged 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor | 18 | 7 | 574 | 2025-07-07 |
City of Medford service area
City of Medford serves Taylor County in Wisconsin and 2 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 3 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Medford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $9,956,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 117,782 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12265 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Medford's electricity rate?
City of Medford residential customers pay an average of 8.72¢ 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 53% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 52% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Medford electric bill?
About $213 a month. The average City of Medford home uses 2,446 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $87.
How many customers does City of Medford have?
City of Medford serves 4,012 residential customers in Wisconsin, across 1 county.
Does City of Medford offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Gs-2 Residential Three Phase Optional Time-of-Day Service. 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 Medford before making decisions.