City of Ponca City electricity rates
Municipal utility · Oklahoma · SPP region · SPP
City of Ponca City is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 13,907 homes in Oklahoma. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.07¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% 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.
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City of Ponca City bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $130.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $196.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $261.40 |
City of Ponca City residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential with approved 40 gallon electric water heatertime-of-use | 2014-06-02 | $10.30 | 6.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential-ruraltime-of-use | 2014-06-02 | $15.43 | 9.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2014-06-02 | $10.30 | 9.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Rural Residential with approved 40 gallon electric water heatertime-of-use | 2014-06-02 | $15.43 | 6.4¢ (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 Ponca City rate history
2015–2025: +3% change in the average residential rate (12.20¢ → 12.52¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Ponca City | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 144 | 287 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.42 | 1.82 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 101 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 116 | 142 | 121 |
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 Ponca City's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 57 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage | 539 | 73 | 4,026 | 2025-05-24 |
| Kay | 61 | 16 | 1,846 | 2025-06-18 |
City of Ponca City service area
City of Ponca City serves 2 counties in Oklahoma and 3 ZIP codes.
Kay, Osage
Cities: Ponca City, McCord
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Ponca City at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 12.35¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.97¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $38,755,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 340,458 MWh |
| Peak demand | 90 MW summer · 60 MW winter |
| Line losses | 7.1% |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 15202 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Ponca City's electricity rate?
City of Ponca City residential customers pay an average of 13.07¢ 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 5% below the Oklahoma average of 13.70¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Ponca City electric bill?
About $116 a month. The average City of Ponca City home uses 885 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $131.
How many customers does City of Ponca City have?
City of Ponca City serves 13,907 residential customers and 15,990 customers in total in Oklahoma, across 2 counties.
How reliable is City of Ponca City?
In 2025, the average City of Ponca City customer was without power for 2 hr 24 min (SAIDI) over 1.42 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 116 min. The Oklahoma average was 4 hr 47 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Ponca City offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential with approved 40 gallon electric water heater. 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 Ponca City before making decisions.