City of Sanborn electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Sanborn is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 808 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.77¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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 Sanborn bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $107.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $161.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $215.40 |
City of Sanborn residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate - All Electrictime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $11.00 | 15.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Ratetime-of-use | 2013-10-01 | $11.00 | 15.3¢ (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 Sanborn rate history
2015–2025: -1% change in the average residential rate (10.61¢ → 10.46¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Sanborn 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 Sanborn'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 Sanborn service area
City of Sanborn 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 Sanborn at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,872,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 27,460 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 16628 |
| Website | www.mrenergy.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Sanborn's electricity rate?
City of Sanborn residential customers pay an average of 10.77¢ 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 24% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Sanborn electric bill?
About $305 a month. The average City of Sanborn home uses 2,832 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does City of Sanborn have?
City of Sanborn serves 808 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
Does City of Sanborn offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Rate - All Electric. 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 Sanborn before making decisions.