Comprehensive Local Electricity Guide

Iowa Electricity Rates & Consumption

Electricity Rates in IA

^ The average residential electricity rate in Iowa is 10.82¢/kWh, which ranks 33rd in the U.S. ^[1]

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Electricity Consumption in IA

^ Electricity consumption by Iowa residents averages 873 kWh per month, which ranks 29th in the nation.^[1]

Residential Electricity Rates & Consumption in Iowa

Residential electricity bills in Iowa

Residential electricity bills in IA ^[1]
- The average monthly residential electricity bill in Iowa is $94, which ranks 35th in the U.S.
- This average monthly residential electricity bill in Iowa is 12.15% less than the national average monthly bill of $107.
- Average monthly residential electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $75 to $203.

Residential electricity rates in Iowa

Residential electricity rates in IA ^[1]
- Residential electricity rates in Iowa average 10.82¢/kWh, which ranks the state 33rd in the nation.
- The average residential electricity rate of 10.82¢/kWh in IA is 8.92% less than the national average residential rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
- The approximate range of residential electricity rates in the U.S. is 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.

Residential electricity consumption in Iowa

Residential electricity consumption in IA ^[1]
- Residential electricity consumption in Iowa averages 873 kWh/month, which ranks 29th in the U.S.
- This average monthly residential electricity consumption in IA is 3.32% less than the national average monthly consumption of 903 kWh/month.
- Monthly residential electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 531 kWh/mo. to 1,254 kWh/mo.

Commercial Electricity Rates & Consumption in Iowa

Commercial electricity bills in Iowa

Commercial electricity bills in IA ^[2]
- The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Iowa is $368, which ranks 50th in the nation.
- This average monthly commercial electricity bill in Iowa is 41.49% less than the national average monthly bill of $629.
- Average monthly commercial electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $334 to $3,288.

Commercial electricity rates in Iowa

Commercial electricity rates in IA ^[2]
- Commercial electricity rates in Iowa average 8.01¢/kWh, which ranks the state 45th in the nation.
- The average commercial electricity rate of 8.01¢/kWh in IA is 20.61% less than the national average commercial rate of 10.09¢/kWh.
- The approximate range of commercial electricity rates in the U.S. is 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.

Commercial electricity consumption in Iowa

Commercial electricity consumption in IA ^[2]
- Commercial electricity consumption in Iowa averages 4,601 kWh/month, which ranks 45th in the nation.
- This average monthly commercial electricity consumption in IA is 26.24% less than the national average consumption of 6,238 kWh/month.
- Monthly commercial electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 3,244 kWh/mo. to 27,352 kWh/mo.

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Industrial Electricity Rates & Consumption in Iowa

Industrial electricity bills in Iowa

Industrial electricity bills in IA ^[3]
- The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Iowa is $11,868, which ranks 19th in the nation.
- This average monthly industrial electricity bill in Iowa is 58.6% greater than the national average monthly bill of $7,483.
- Average monthly industrial electricity bills in the U.S. range from approximately $1,285 to $993,225.

Industrial electricity rates in Iowa

Industrial electricity rates in IA ^[3]
- Industrial electricity rates in Iowa average 5.3¢/kWh, which ranks the state 47th in the nation.
- The average industrial electricity rate of 5.3¢/kWh in IA is 20.54% less than the national average industrial rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
- The approximate range of industrial electricity rates in the U.S. is 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.

Industrial electricity consumption in Iowa

Industrial electricity consumption in IA ^[3]
- Industrial electricity consumption in Iowa averages 224,118 kWh/month, which ranks 14th in the nation.
- This average monthly industrial electricity consumption in IA is 99.82% greater than the national average consumption of 112,158 kWh/month.
- Monthly industrial electricity consumption in the U.S. ranges from approximately 18,333 kWh/mo. to 18,198,000 kWh/mo.

Household Income in Iowa

Income Breakdown in Iowa ^[4]

Income Summary for Iowa

- Household income: The state of Iowa has a median household income is $60,523, versus $62,843 for the U.S.^[4]
- Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Iowa is approximately 4 percent less than the median income for the U.S. as a whole.^[4]
- Poverty level: Approximately 7.2 percent of households in IA have incomes below the poverty level.^[4]
- Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Iowa is about $94/month, ranking 35th in the U.S. and 12.15% less than the national average of $107.^[5]

Household Income: Iowa vs. Nation ^[4]

Additional information about Iowa

About Iowa

The state of Iowa has a population of approximately 3,046,355, ranking 30th in the nation.^[6]

More about Iowa utilities

For more information about Iowa electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

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Iowa Cities

References

1. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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