City of Osage electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Osage is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,454 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 35% 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 Osage bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $58.15 | $61.30 |
| 1,000 kWh | $116.30 | $107.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $174.45 | $154.30 |
| 2,000 kWh | $232.60 | $200.80 |
*Rural Residential (effective 2012-06-01, $14.80/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 Osage residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Residential | 2012-06-01 | $14.80 | 9.30¢ |
| Residential | 2012-06-01 | $9.25 | 8.68¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Osage rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (10.94¢ → 11.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Osage 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 Osage's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 33 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | 153 | 25 | 795 | 2025-07-28 |
City of Osage service area
City of Osage serves Mitchell County in Iowa.
Mitchell
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Osage at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,902,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 52,274 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14201 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Osage's electricity rate?
City of Osage residential customers pay an average of 11.63¢ 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 18% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 35% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Osage electric bill?
About $206 a month. The average City of Osage home uses 1,775 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $116.
How many customers does City of Osage have?
City of Osage serves 2,454 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 Osage before making decisions.