Electricity rates in 68853 — Loup City, NE
Homes in ZIP 68853 pay about 12.7¢ per kWh (Custer Public Power District, 2024 average). The Nebraska average is 13.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 12.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 68853 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 68853
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in NE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Public Power District Political Subdivision | 12.7¢ 2024 | $167 | 4,707 |
| Nebraska Public Power District Political Subdivision · serves Sherman County | 11.4¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $100 | 73,650 |
| Dawson Power District Political Subdivision · serves Sherman County | 12.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $145 | 16,080 |
| Loup Valleys Rural P P D Political Subdivision · serves Sherman County | 11.7¢ 2024 | $233 | 5,924 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sherman County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Nebraska price trend
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 North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
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 about 68853
How much does electricity cost in 68853?
About 12.7¢ per kWh for homes (Custer Public Power District, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $114.
Who is the electric utility for 68853?
Custer Public Power District, with about 4,707 residential customers in Nebraska; 3 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in NE getting more expensive?
The Nebraska residential average was 13.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 5.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.