City of Oberlin electricity rates
Municipal utility · Kansas
City of Oberlin is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,332 homes in Kansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.82¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 18% 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 Oberlin bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $74.10 |
| 1,000 kWh | $148.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $222.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $296.40 |
City of Oberlin rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (13.94¢ → 14.30¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Oberlin 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 Oberlin's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 27 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 267 | 9 | 428 | 2025-04-16 |
City of Oberlin service area
City of Oberlin serves Decatur County in Kansas.
Decatur
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Oberlin at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,973,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 13,801 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 13948 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Oberlin's electricity rate?
City of Oberlin residential customers pay an average of 14.82¢ 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 2% below the Kansas average of 15.09¢ and 18% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Oberlin electric bill?
About $128 a month. The average City of Oberlin home uses 863 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $148.
How many customers does City of Oberlin have?
City of Oberlin serves 1,332 residential customers in Kansas, 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 Oberlin before making decisions.