Municipal Kansas

City of McPherson - (KS)

127min
SAIDI 2023
1.02
SAIFI 2023
8,954
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of McPherson - (KS) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Kansas under EIA identifier 12208. It reports service to approximately 8,954 customer accounts and generated about $0.06 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 1 ZIP code. As a municipal utility, it is typically governed by a local board or city council and is exempt from federal income tax.

In 2023, the average City of McPherson - (KS) customer experienced 126.6 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That sits within the 120–180 minute national benchmark range, indicating performance typical of U.S. distribution utilities. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 1.02 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 1 distinct interruption that year. Excluding major event days (hurricanes, ice storms), SAIDI drops to 46.6 minutes — the gap between that figure and the headline 126.6 reveals how much weather, not day-to-day infrastructure, drove outages.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of McPherson - (KS), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has increased from 8.6 to 126.6 minutes, which may reflect either worsening weather exposure or delayed grid modernization. All figures on this page come directly from EIA Form 861, the federal annual electric power industry survey, with service territory ZIPs sourced from OpenEI — you can cross-reference them with your own utility bill or use them when comparing providers before relocating.

SAIDI

127 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

1.02 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

8,954

Served in Kansas

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 31.7%

127 minutes per customer per year

City of McPherson - (KS) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

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Average

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 8.6 8.6 0.063 8,806
2021 49.4 14.3 0.675 8,901
2022 8.2 8.2 0.091 8,903
2023 126.6 46.6 1.017 8,955

SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.

Service Area

City of McPherson - (KS) serves 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

67460

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of McPherson - (KS)?

City of McPherson - (KS) had a SAIDI of 126.6 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 127 minutes of outages that year. This is near the national average.

What type of utility is City of McPherson - (KS)?

City of McPherson - (KS) is classified as a Municipal serving Kansas. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of McPherson - (KS)?

SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of City of McPherson - (KS) experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing City of McPherson - (KS)'s SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.

How many customers does City of McPherson - (KS) serve?

City of McPherson - (KS) serves approximately 8,954 customers in Kansas. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of McPherson - (KS)'s reliability changed over time?

City of McPherson - (KS) has 4 years of reliability data (2020-2023). SAIDI has remained relatively stable over this period. Review the trend table above for year-by-year detail.

What is SAIDI without major event days?

SAIDI "without major event days" (SAIDI nMED) excludes outages caused by hurricanes, ice storms, and other catastrophic weather events. It better reflects day-to-day infrastructure reliability rather than vulnerability to extreme weather. Both standard SAIDI and SAIDI nMED are shown in the reliability trend table above.

Utility Profile

Type
Municipal
State
Kansas
Customers
8,954
Annual Revenue
$0.06B
EIA ID
12208
Data Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Form 861 annual electric power industry survey. ZIP service territory from OpenEI.

Related

Data sourced from official EIA reliability statistics and OpenEI utility rate database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainUtility Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form 861. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.