Electricity rates in Altoona, IA
Altoona (16,984 people, Polk County) is served by MidAmerican Energy Co.. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 11.46¢/kWh, 19% less than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving Altoona
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 173 | 115 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,999 (9.4%) | 24,009 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (173 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bondurant 11.5¢
- Pleasant Hill 11.5¢
- Mitchellville 11.5¢
- Des Moines 11.5¢
- Saylorville 11.5¢
- Ankeny 11.5¢
- Carlisle 11.5¢
- Colfax 11.5¢
- Johnston 11.5¢
- Prairie City 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50009
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Altoona?
Most homes in Altoona 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Altoona?
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 Altoona, IA?
MidAmerican Energy Co. serves Altoona.
How often does the power go out in Altoona?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 115 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 24,009 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.