City of Primghar electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Primghar is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 585 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% 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 Primghar bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $106.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $159.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $213.00 |
City of Primghar residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Ratestime-of-use | 2010-07-01 | $13.00 | 15.6¢ (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 Primghar rate history
2015–2025: -4% change in the average residential rate (10.76¢ → 10.34¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Primghar 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 Primghar's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 20 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien | 320 | 16 | 2,415 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Primghar service area
City of Primghar serves O'Brien County in Iowa.
O'Brien
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Primghar at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $955,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 9,243 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15377 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Primghar's electricity rate?
City of Primghar residential customers pay an average of 10.65¢ 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 25% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Primghar electric bill?
About $140 a month. The average City of Primghar home uses 1,317 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $107.
How many customers does City of Primghar have?
City of Primghar serves 585 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Primghar offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Rates. 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 Primghar before making decisions.