Electricity rates in Ackley, IA
Ackley (1,560 people, Hardin County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 11.46¢/kWh, 19% less than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving Ackley
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Midland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $208 | 12K | 488 |
| Butler County Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $215 | 3,903 | 97 |
Power outages in Hardin County right now
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Outage history in Hardin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 88 | 220 |
| Days with outages | 12 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,350 (34.1%) | 3,393 (49.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-08-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (88 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Aplington 11.5¢
- Iowa Falls 18.3¢
- Eldora 18.3¢
- Parkersburg 11.5¢
- Hampton 11.5¢
- Allison 11.5¢
- Grundy Center 18.3¢
- Dike 11.5¢
- Conrad 18.3¢
- Sheffield 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50601
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ackley?
Most homes in Ackley get power from MidAmerican Energy Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.46¢/kWh including all charges. The Iowa average is 14.13¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ackley: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢), Butler County Rural Electric Co-op (14.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ackley?
About $95 a month, based on 828 kWh a month (the average for MidAmerican Energy Co. customers) at 11.46¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ackley, IA?
4 utilities serve Ackley's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Midland Power Co-op, Butler County Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ackley?
In 2025, customers in Hardin County averaged 3 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-15, when 3,393 customers (49.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.