City of Metropolis electricity rates
Municipal utility · Illinois
City of Metropolis is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,722 homes in Illinois. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.68¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% 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 Metropolis bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $156.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $235.20 |
| 2,000 kWh | $313.60 |
City of Metropolis rate history
2015–2025: +41% change in the average residential rate (10.45¢ → 14.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Metropolis 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 Metropolis's counties, customers averaged 35 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massac | 35 | 7 | 728 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Metropolis service area
City of Metropolis serves Massac County in Illinois and 1 ZIP codes.
Massac
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Metropolis at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,196,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 69,050 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 12388 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Metropolis's electricity rate?
City of Metropolis residential customers pay an average of 15.68¢ 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 17% below the Illinois average of 18.79¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Metropolis electric bill?
About $242 a month. The average City of Metropolis home uses 1,546 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does City of Metropolis have?
City of Metropolis serves 3,722 residential customers in Illinois, 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 Metropolis before making decisions.