City of Stratford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Stratford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 404 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.43¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% 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 Stratford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.15 |
| 1,000 kWh | $134.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $201.45 |
| 2,000 kWh | $268.60 |
City of Stratford rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (12.35¢ → 13.04¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Stratford 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 Stratford's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 48 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 434 | 32 | 7,101 | 2025-03-05 |
| Hamilton | 160 | 14 | 699 | 2025-03-19 |
City of Stratford service area
City of Stratford serves 2 counties in Iowa.
Hamilton, Webster
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Stratford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $667,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 5,113 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 18201 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Stratford's electricity rate?
City of Stratford residential customers pay an average of 13.43¢ 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 Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 25% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Stratford electric bill?
About $142 a month. The average City of Stratford home uses 1,055 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $134.
How many customers does City of Stratford have?
City of Stratford serves 404 residential customers in Iowa, across 2 counties.
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 Stratford before making decisions.