EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Lafayette (LA) electricity rates

City of Lafayette (LA) (municipal) residential customers paid about 10.1¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $121 for 1,191 kWh a month.

Avg. home price10.1¢per kWh
Residential customers59,961LA, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,191kWh
Commercial8.6¢per kWh
Industrial—per kWh

What a month costs with City of Lafayette (LA)

500 kWh / month$51
900 kWh / month$91
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$121

Monthly cost at the average price of 10.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Louisiana averageU.S. average
Aug 202612.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+2.5%12.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+12.4%11.4¢
Record high14.4¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$2271,763 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West South Central15.3¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West South Central region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Lafayette (LA)’s electricity rate?

About 10.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Lafayette (LA) electric bill?

$121 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,191 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Lafayette (LA) cheaper than the Louisiana average?

Yes: 10.1¢ versus the Louisiana average of 12.9¢ (Aug 2026).