Electricity rates in Iowa

Average residential price, typical bill and appliance running costs in Iowa, from official U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Average rate, August 2026

17.06¢

per kWh

vs U.S. average

−6.1%

U.S.: 18.16¢

vs a year ago

+10.2%

was 15.48¢

Rank (1 = priciest)

#23 of 51

50 states + DC

What your kWh cost in Iowa

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$141.94

832 kWh × 17.06¢ (Iowa average)

Per kWh: $0.1706
Per 100 kWh: $17.06
Per 1,000 kWh: $170.60

Average electric bill in Iowa

2024 (EIA)	Iowa	U.S.
Monthly use	832 kWh	863 kWh
Average price	13.40¢	16.48¢
Monthly bill	$111.54	$142.26
Residential customers	1,448,818	143,144,185

At the August 2026 rate, the average Iowa household's 832 kWh would cost about $141.94 a month.

What appliances cost to run in Iowa

Yearly cost at 17.06¢/kWh. Where marked, the kWh are the average for homes with that appliance in the West North Central region (EIA RECS 2020); the rest use the example settings on each appliance's page.

Appliance	kWh per year	Cost per year
Space heater	4,320	$736.99
Electric car	4,200	$716.52
Electric water heater *	2,870	$489.62
Pool pump *	2,481	$423.26
Window air conditioner	2,095	$357.33
Hot tub *	2,049	$349.56
Central air conditioner *	1,728	$294.80
Dehumidifier *	814	$138.87
Electric clothes dryer *	740	$126.24
Light bulbs *	690	$117.71
Refrigerator *	613	$104.58
Chest or upright freezer *	572	$97.58
Electric oven *	304	$51.86
TV *	205	$34.97
Ceiling fan *	172	$29.34
Microwave *	109	$18.60

* Regional average from the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey.

Where Iowa ranks

Iowa is #23 of 51 by average residential rate in August 2026 (1 = most expensive). It is highlighted on the map.

¢ per kWh 12.7–14.4 14.4–15.9 15.9–17.2 17.2–24.5 24.5–47.2

Rate history

Period	Iowa	U.S.
August 2026	17.06¢	18.16¢
August 2025	15.48¢	17.57¢
Year to date through August 2026	14.55¢	18.19¢
Same period a year earlier	13.72¢	17.03¢
2024 annual average	13.40¢	16.48¢

Nearby states (West North Central)

State	Rate (August 2026)	Avg. bill (2024)
Kansas	15.47¢	$123.90
Minnesota	17.20¢	$110.06
Missouri	16.02¢	$129.18
Nebraska	13.54¢	$110.28
North Dakota	13.31¢	$118.38
South Dakota	15.15¢	$127.81

See electricity rates in all 50 states.

Quick answers

What is the average electricity rate in Iowa?

The average residential price in Iowa was 17.06¢ per kWh in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is −6.1% versus the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #23 of 51 (1 = most expensive).

What is the average electric bill in Iowa?

In 2024, the average Iowa household used 832 kWh a month and paid $111.54 a month (EIA). At the August 2026 rate, the same usage would cost about $141.94.

Are electricity prices going up in Iowa?

The August 2026 average of 17.06¢/kWh compares with 15.48¢ a year earlier (+10.2%). For the year to date through August 2026, the average was 14.55¢, +6.0% versus the same period last year. Prices also change with the season, so compare the same month year over year.

Why is my rate different from the Iowa average?

The EIA average is total residential revenue divided by kWh sold in the state. Your rate depends on your utility, your plan (fixed, variable or time-of-use) and fixed monthly charges, which weigh more per kWh in low-usage months.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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These are estimates. State rates are EIA averages (total residential revenue ÷ kWh sold), so they include fixed monthly charges spread across usage; your own price per kWh, time-of-use rates and taxes can differ. Real appliance use depends on the model, settings, climate and habits.