Electricity Cost in Iowa
The residential electricity rate in Iowa is 13.72¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #16 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Iowa 23% below average.
13.72¢
Residential
#16
Price Rank
65.5%
Renewable
| Residential Rate | 13.72¢/kWh |
| Commercial Rate | 11.05¢/kWh |
| Industrial Rate | 7.20¢/kWh |
| US Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.