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.

Did you know?

In 2011, space cooling accounted for approximately 19 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption.

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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