City of Orient electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Orient is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 202 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.43¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 9% 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 Orient bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $82.15 | $42.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $164.30 | $74.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $246.45 | $105.60 |
| 2,000 kWh | $328.60 | $137.10 |
*Residential All-Electric (effective nan), 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 Orient residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential All-Electric | nan | — | 10.00¢ first 300 kWh, 6.30¢ after |
| Residential | nan | — | 12.00¢ first 100 kWh, 8.50¢ first 200 kWh, 7.00¢ first 2,400 kWh, 6.00¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Orient rate history
2015–2025: +80% change in the average residential rate (8.85¢ → 15.95¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Orient 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 Orient's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair | 143 | 14 | 542 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Orient service area
City of Orient serves Adair County in Iowa and 2 ZIP codes.
Adair
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Orient at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $378,900 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,375 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14166 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Orient's electricity rate?
City of Orient residential customers pay an average of 16.43¢ 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 16% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 9% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Orient electric bill?
About $161 a month. The average City of Orient home uses 980 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $164.
How many customers does City of Orient have?
City of Orient serves 202 residential customers in Iowa, 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 Orient before making decisions.