City of Paris electricity rates
Municipal utility · Arkansas
City of Paris is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,838 homes in Arkansas. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.12¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% 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 Paris bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $181.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $242.40 |
City of Paris residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 1996-12-02 | — | 6.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Paris rate history
2015–2025: +45% change in the average residential rate (7.99¢ → 11.58¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Paris 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 Paris's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 3 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 303 | 57 | 1,988 | 2025-05-18 |
City of Paris service area
City of Paris serves Logan County in Arkansas.
Logan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Paris at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,186,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 36,146 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 14460 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Paris's electricity rate?
City of Paris residential customers pay an average of 12.12¢ 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 10% below the Arkansas average of 13.43¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Paris electric bill?
About $199 a month. The average City of Paris home uses 1,639 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $121.
How many customers does City of Paris have?
City of Paris serves 1,838 residential customers in Arkansas, across 1 county.
Does City of Paris offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rate. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Paris before making decisions.