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Iowa electricity prices (April 2026)
Residential electricity in Iowa averages 13.86¢ per kWh — -26.4% below the U.S. average, ranked 6 of 51 states. Figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
How much does electricity cost in Iowa?
As of April 2026, residential electricity in Iowa averages 13.86¢ per kWh ($0.1386/kWh), per the U.S. Energy Information Administration — -26.4% below the U.S. average of 18.83¢. That ranks Iowa 6 of 51 (1 = cheapest). A typical 900 kWh/month home would pay about $125.
Iowa electricity figures
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average price | 13.86¢/kWh |
| Price in dollars | $0.1386/kWh |
| U.S. average | 18.83¢/kWh |
| Difference vs U.S. average | -26.4% |
| Price rank (1 = cheapest) | 6 of 51 |
| Est. bill at 900 kWh/month | $125/month |
Average residential retail price (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A, April 2026). The bill estimate uses a typical 900 kWh/month of usage and excludes fixed service charges and taxes — use the estimator below for your own usage.
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Using 900 kWh a month in Iowa at 13.86¢/kWh costs about $125 a month ($1,497/year) for electricity — that is $45 less than the same usage at the U.S. average of 18.83¢/kWh. Estimate excludes fixed service charges and taxes.
Iowa electricity prices — FAQ
- How much is electricity per kWh in Iowa?
- Residential electricity in Iowa averages 13.86¢ per kWh ($0.1386/kWh) as of April 2026, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is -26.4% below the U.S. average of 18.83¢.
- Is electricity expensive in Iowa?
- Iowa ranks 6 of 51 states (and DC) for residential electricity price, where 1 is cheapest. Its rate of 13.86¢ per kWh is lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ (April 2026, EIA).
- What is a typical monthly electricity bill in Iowa?
- A home in Iowa using 900 kWh a month would pay about $125 for electricity at the state average of 13.86¢ per kWh (April 2026, EIA), before fixed charges and taxes. Your bill depends on your actual usage — use the estimator on this page with your own kWh.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by State), residential sector (April 2026, published 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly)).
EIA data is a U.S. Government work in the public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). GeraHome reproduces the published figures and computes only the ranking and bill estimate shown here.