City of Starke electricity rates
Municipal utility · Florida
City of Starke is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,005 homes in Florida. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.29¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% 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 Starke bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.45 | $41.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.90 | $75.95 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.35 | $121.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.80 | $167.45 |
*RESIDENTIAL (effective 2001-10-01, $6.45/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 Starke residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | 2001-10-01 | $6.45 | 6.95¢ first 1,000 kWh, 9.15¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Starke rate history
2015–2025: +12% change in the average residential rate (11.78¢ → 13.16¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Starke | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 221 | 71 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.06 | 0.86 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 108 min | — | — |
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 Starke's counties, customers averaged 105 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 105 | 39 | 1,983 | 2025-05-15 |
City of Starke service area
City of Starke serves Bradford County in Florida.
Bradford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Starke at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $8,451,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 64,203 MWh |
| Balancing authority | FPL |
| EIA utility ID | 18004 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Starke's electricity rate?
City of Starke residential customers pay an average of 13.29¢ 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 14% below the Florida average of 15.39¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Starke electric bill?
About $237 a month. The average City of Starke home uses 1,780 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Starke have?
City of Starke serves 3,005 residential customers in Florida, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Starke?
In 2019, the average City of Starke customer was without power for 3 hr 41 min (SAIDI) over 2.06 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Florida average was 71 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Starke before making decisions.