City of Stuart electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Stuart is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 979 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.66¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 Stuart bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $68.30 | $65.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $136.60 | $120.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $204.90 | $175.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $273.20 | $230.40 |
*Residential Single Phase (effective 2011-07-01, $8.50/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 Stuart residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single Phase | 2011-07-01 | $8.50 | 11.50¢ first 300 kWh, 11.20¢ first 500 kWh, 11.00¢ after |
| Residential Three Phase CP | 2011-07-01 | $16.00 | 12.00¢ first 500 kWh, 11.80¢ first 1,000 kWh, 11.60¢ first 3,000 kWh, 11.40¢ after |
| Residential Three Phase Demand | 2011-07-01 | $50.00 | 7.25¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Stuart rate history
2015–2025: -6% change in the average residential rate (14.08¢ → 13.27¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Stuart 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 Stuart's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 19 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair | 143 | 14 | 542 | 2025-03-05 |
| Guthrie | 137 | 16 | 1,044 | 2025-07-11 |
City of Stuart service area
City of Stuart serves 2 counties in Iowa and 2 ZIP codes.
Adair, Guthrie
Cities: Greenfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Stuart at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,104,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 15,865 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 18231 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Stuart's electricity rate?
City of Stuart residential customers pay an average of 13.66¢ 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 3% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 24% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Stuart electric bill?
About $185 a month. The average City of Stuart home uses 1,350 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $137.
How many customers does City of Stuart have?
City of Stuart serves 979 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 Stuart before making decisions.