Custer County, ID: Electric Rates From 2 Providers

Custer County, Idaho Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Custer County, ID is $121.53
  • The average electricity rate in Custer County, ID is 9.68¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Custer County, ID

The average residential electric bill in Custer County, ID is $121.53 per month. Custer County, ID is the 35th most expensive county in Idaho for electricity.

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Custer County, Idaho Electricity Overview

No electricity production takes place in Custer County.

Consumers in Custer County deal with an average of 2.55 power outages a year, with outages lasting on average 533.07 minutes.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Custer County is 9.68 cents. This is roughly 41.78% lower than the nationwide average price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

Custer County comes in as the 2708th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the nation, releasing 8,717,851.73 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Custer County has a population of 4,273 citizens.

On average, Custer County citizens are accountable for 2,040.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita each year, while the Idaho average emissions per person is 2,835.8.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    58,310 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.65 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    8,717,852 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,040.22 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Challis

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Challis Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

8.51¢ per kWh

  • 20.7% lower than last month
  • 4.03% lower than November last year
  • 24.98% lower than the Idaho average
  • 50.04% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 235 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since November last year
  • 217th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 703 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 89 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

9.57¢ per kWh

  • 0.31% lower than last month
  • 1.08% lower than November last year
  • 17.85% lower than the Idaho average
  • 41.98% lower than the US average
  • 12th in the state out of 235 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since November last year
  • 342nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 303 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$138.52 per month

  • 45.6% higher than last month
  • 8.69% higher than November last year
  • 28.94% higher than the Idaho average
  • 17.15% higher than the US average
  • 227th in the state out of 235 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 5 since November last year
  • 24,174th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 17,429 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,587 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$120.66 per month

  • 0.77% higher than last month
  • 2.2% lower than November last year
  • 11.7% higher than the Idaho average
  • 15.18% lower than the US average
  • 220th in the state out of 235 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
  • 8,063rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 359 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,964 since November last year

Challis, ID Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Challis home are billed a residential electricity price of 9.57 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 17.26% below Idaho's average rate of 11.57 cents, which ranks the city 12th out of 237 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Salmon River Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Challis is home to 891 residents, which is the 107th most populated city in the state.

Electricity use in Challis results in the release of 1,817,834.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 105th highest amount in the state out of 237 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,040.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 30th ranked city in Idaho for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Challis, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Challis

Challis residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.125/kWh$0.072/kWh$182.46/mo.$80.23/mo.
12th9.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Challis
220th$120.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Challis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Challis, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Salmon River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.14120.4737,8093,454,000

Mackay, ID Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Mackay home are billed a residential electricity price of 11.10 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 4.02% below Idaho's average rate of 11.57 cents, which ranks the city 22nd out of 237 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. With an estimated 1 residential customers, Lost River Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city. Mackay has the 129th highest population in the state, with 603 citizens residing within the city's borders.

Electricity use in Mackay results in the release of 1,230,251.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 127th highest amount in the state out of 237 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,040.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 212th ranked city in Idaho for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Mackay, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mackay

Mackay residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.115/kWh$0.080/kWh$163.13/mo.$96.67/mo.
22nd11.10¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mackay
216th$119.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mackay Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mackay, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Lost River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.64121.6328,688.683,052,800.31

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Stanley, ID Electricity Overview

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On average, inhabitants who call Stanley home are billed a residential electricity price of 9.57 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 17.26% below Idaho's average rate of 11.57 cents, which ranks the city 12th out of 237 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. Salmon River Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers. Stanley is home to 227 residents, which is the 184th most populated city in the state.

Electricity use in Stanley results in the release of 463,129.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 181st highest amount in the state out of 237 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,040.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 30th ranked city in Idaho for CO2 emissions released per capita. In Stanley, there are no power generating facilities. The inhabitants must rely on power produced outside of the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stanley

Stanley residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.125/kWh$0.072/kWh$182.46/mo.$80.23/mo.
12th9.57¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Stanley
220th$120.66Average residential monthly electricity bill for Stanley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Stanley, Idaho

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Salmon River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.14120.4737,8093,454,000

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Custer County, Idaho Production Fuel Makeup

Custer County, Idaho Net Metering

Out of the 2 suppliers in Custer County, only one of them offers net metering to their consumers. Regulations put in place at the state level are highly restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Custer County has an average of 6.90% of the energy that is transmitted in the state dissipated as heat. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.43%, Custer County is ranked as the 2718th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Custer County:

  • Challis, Idaho:
    • Salmon River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Clayton, Idaho:
    • Salmon River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Mackay, Idaho:
    • Lost River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
  • Stanley, Idaho:
    • Salmon River Electric Cooperative: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Custer County, Idaho?

By total megawatt hours sold, Salmon River Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in Custer County, Idaho.

How many electric companies offer service in Custer County, Idaho?

Custer County, Idaho has 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Custer County, Idaho?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Salmon River Electric Cooperative2,264
2Lost River Electric Cooperative1,591

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2025-05-08