What is the average electricity rate in Iowa?

As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Iowa is 14.14¢ per kWh — about 27% below the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in Iowa?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Iowa is about $127.26. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

Iowa ranks #43 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 8 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · May 2026

Average rate

14.14¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$127.26

Rank (1 = priciest)

#43/51

Iowa electricity is about 27% below the US average (19.41¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in Iowa?: As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Iowa is 14.14¢ per kWh — about 27% below the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in Iowa?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Iowa is about $127.26. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does Iowa rank for electricity prices?: Iowa ranks #43 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 8 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

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