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

City of Ruston (LA) electricity rates

City of Ruston (LA) (municipal) residential customers paid about 5.7¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $52 for 914 kWh a month.

Avg. home price5.7¢per kWh
Residential customers9,900LA, 2024
Avg. monthly use914kWh
Commercial4.2¢per kWh
Industrial5.2¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Ruston (LA)

500 kWh / month$28
900 kWh / month · avg. use$51
1,200 kWh / month$68

Monthly cost at the average price of 5.7¢ 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.

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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 Ruston (LA)’s electricity rate?

About 5.7¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

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

$52 a month in 2024, for an average of 914 kWh (EIA-861).

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

Yes: 5.7¢ versus the Louisiana average of 12.9¢ (Aug 2026).