Electricity rates in Avoca, IA
Avoca (1,504 people, Pottawattamie 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 Avoca
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
Power outages in Pottawattamie County right now
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Outage history in Pottawattamie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 417 | 110 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,184 (23.8%) | 4,721 (9.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (417 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oakland 11.5¢
- Harlan 11.5¢
- Atlantic 11.5¢
- Logan 11.5¢
- Woodbine 11.5¢
- Audubon 11.5¢
- Missouri Valley 11.5¢
- Council Bluffs 11.5¢
- Carter Lake 11.5¢
- Red Oak 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 51521
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Avoca?
Most homes in Avoca 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 Avoca?
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 Avoca, IA?
MidAmerican Energy Co. serves Avoca.
How often does the power go out in Avoca?
In 2025, customers in Pottawattamie County averaged 110 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 4,721 customers (9.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.