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Iowa electricity rates by utility, 2025
Iowa homes paid an average of 13.62¢ per kWh in 2025, the 16th lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 861 kWh a month for an average bill of $117. Among full-service utilities, averages ran from 9.42¢ (North West Rural Electric Coop) to 17.77¢ (Interstate Power and Light Co).
- 13.62¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+0.22¢ (+1.7%) vs 2024
- $117Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 861 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 17.06¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 15.48¢
How Iowa compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. Iowa is 21% below it.
- Change since 2024: +0.22¢ (+1.7%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 17.06¢ per kWh, against 15.48¢ in August 2025 (+1.58¢ (+10.2%)).
Every Iowa provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | Full-service utility | 639,558 | 11.21¢ | $93 | +0.20¢ (+1.8%) |
| Interstate Power and Light Co | Full-service utility | 419,451 | 17.77¢ | $131 | −0.14¢ (-0.8%) |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | Full-service utility | 30,992 | 14.18¢ | $126 | −0.05¢ (-0.4%) |
| City of Ames (IA) | Full-service utility | 25,123 | 12.12¢ | $72 | +0.03¢ (+0.2%) |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | Full-service utility | 20,472 | 14.81¢ | $177 | +1.26¢ (+9.3%) |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | Full-service utility | 17,746 | 11.56¢ | $97 | +1.14¢ (+10.9%) |
| Midland Power Coop | Full-service utility | 12,083 | 13.66¢ | $202 | +0.06¢ (+0.4%) |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | Full-service utility | 11,161 | 13.80¢ | $153 | +0.04¢ (+0.3%) |
| Board of Water Electric & Communications | Full-service utility | 10,105 | 12.89¢ | $107 | +0.26¢ (+2.1%) |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 9,757 | 13.78¢ | $210 | no change |
| North West Rural Electric Coop | Full-service utility | 9,461 | 9.42¢ | $216 | +0.15¢ (+1.6%) |
| Access Energy Coop | Full-service utility | 8,890 | 14.81¢ | $163 | −0.14¢ (-0.9%) |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop | Full-service utility | 7,417 | 13.13¢ | $186 | −0.15¢ (-1.1%) |
| Consumers Energy Coop (IA) | Full-service utility | 7,121 | 14.85¢ | $160 | −0.15¢ (-1.0%) |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Full-service utility | 6,023 | 17.20¢ | $177 | +0.29¢ (+1.7%) |
| Heartland Power Coop | Full-service utility | 4,357 | 12.84¢ | $208 | +0.17¢ (+1.3%) |
| Butler County Rural Elec Coop (IA) | Full-service utility | 3,903 | 14.50¢ | $209 | −0.93¢ (-6.0%) |
| Prairie Energy Coop | Full-service utility | 3,433 | 14.14¢ | $193 | −0.20¢ (-1.4%) |
| City of Maquoketa (IA) | Full-service utility | 2,804 | 13.56¢ | $98 | +0.41¢ (+3.1%) |
| City of Independence (IA) | Full-service utility | 2,737 | 14.45¢ | $98 | +0.63¢ (+4.6%) |
| Amana Society Service Co | Full-service utility | 709 | 17.02¢ | $142 | +1.49¢ (+9.6%) |
| City of Coon Rapids -(IA) | Full-service utility | 630 | 9.78¢ | $100 | n/a |
| City of Preston (IA) | Full-service utility | 502 | 13.75¢ | $92 | −1.65¢ (-10.7%) |
| Federated Rural Electric Assn | Full-service utility | 53 | 12.89¢ | $181 | +1.07¢ (+9.1%) |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Full-service utility | 6 | 14.63¢ | $250 | −2.37¢ (-13.9%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.