Electricity rates in Baxter, IA
Baxter (1,103 people, Jasper County) is served by 3 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 Baxter
| 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 |
| Consumers Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $165 | 7,121 | 94 |
Power outages in Jasper County right now
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Outage history in Jasper County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 525 | 295 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,059 (45.3%) | 3,534 (22.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (525 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newton 11.5¢
- Colfax 11.5¢
- State Center 18.3¢
- Mitchellville 11.5¢
- Prairie City 11.5¢
- Bondurant 11.5¢
- Marshalltown 18.3¢
- Altoona 11.5¢
- Nevada 18.3¢
- Monroe 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50028
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Baxter?
Most homes in Baxter 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 Baxter: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Consumers Energy Co-op (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Baxter?
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 Baxter, IA?
3 utilities serve Baxter's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Consumers Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Baxter?
In 2025, customers in Jasper County averaged 4 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 3,534 customers (22.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.