Electricity rates in Wendell, ID
Wendell (2,744 people, Gooding County) is served by Idaho Power Co.. Homes on Idaho Power Co. pay about 12.84¢/kWh, 2% more than the Idaho average.
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Electric companies serving Wendell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 12.84¢ | $115 | 540K | 171 |
Power outages in Gooding County right now
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Outage history in Gooding County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 275 | 212 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,268 (43.3%) | 3,038 (40.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-21 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (275 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Jerome 12.8¢
- Gooding 12.8¢
- Buhl 12.8¢
- Filer 12.8¢
- Shoshone 12.8¢
- Twin Falls 12.8¢
- Kimberly 12.8¢
- Hansen 12.8¢
- Glenns Ferry 12.8¢
- Paul 12.8¢
ZIP codes: 83355
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wendell?
Most homes in Wendell get power from Idaho Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 12.84¢/kWh including all charges. The Idaho average is 12.65¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Wendell?
About $115 a month, based on 899 kWh a month (the average for Idaho Power Co. customers) at 12.84¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wendell, ID?
Idaho Power Co. serves Wendell.
How often does the power go out in Wendell?
In 2025, customers in Gooding County averaged 3 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 3,038 customers (40.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.