City of Mountain Iron electricity rates
Municipal utility · Minnesota
City of Mountain Iron is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,249 homes in Minnesota. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.08¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 38% 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 Mountain Iron bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55.40 | $49.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $110.80 | $88.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $166.20 | $127.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $221.60 | $166.00 |
*Residential Service Rate (effective 2010-01-01, $10.00/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 Mountain Iron residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Rate | 2010-01-01 | $10.00 | 7.80¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Mountain Iron rate history
2015–2025: +5% change in the average residential rate (10.34¢ → 10.81¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Mountain Iron 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 Mountain Iron's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 31 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis | 211 | 53 | 7,769 | 2025-07-27 |
City of Mountain Iron service area
City of Mountain Iron serves St Louis County in Minnesota and 2 ZIP codes.
St Louis
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Mountain Iron at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,527,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 32,620 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 13044 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Mountain Iron's electricity rate?
City of Mountain Iron residential customers pay an average of 11.08¢ 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 32% below the Minnesota average of 16.22¢ and 38% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Mountain Iron electric bill?
About $241 a month. The average City of Mountain Iron home uses 2,176 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $111.
How many customers does City of Mountain Iron have?
City of Mountain Iron serves 1,249 residential customers in Minnesota, 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 Mountain Iron before making decisions.