City of Vinton electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Vinton is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,602 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 16% 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 Vinton bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $75.15 | $45.17 |
| 1,000 kWh | $150.30 | $82.40 |
| 1,500 kWh | $225.45 | $119.63 |
| 2,000 kWh | $300.60 | $156.86 |
*All Electric Residential Rate (effective 2010-07-01, $7.94/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 Vinton residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Electric Residential Rate | 2010-07-01 | $7.94 | 7.45¢ |
| Residential Rate | 2010-07-01 | $7.94 | 8.11¢ first 800 kWh, 7.45¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Vinton rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (12.45¢ → 14.59¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Vinton 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 Vinton's counties, customers averaged 87 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 87 | 32 | 2,555 | 2025-07-11 |
City of Vinton service area
City of Vinton serves Benton County in Iowa.
Benton
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Vinton at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,717,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 39,179 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19865 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Vinton's electricity rate?
City of Vinton residential customers pay an average of 15.03¢ 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 6% above the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 16% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Vinton electric bill?
About $189 a month. The average City of Vinton home uses 1,255 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $150.
How many customers does City of Vinton have?
City of Vinton serves 2,602 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
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 Vinton before making decisions.