Electricity rates in Boone, IA
Boone (12,692 people, Boone County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Interstate Power and Light Co. pay about 18.29¢/kWh, 29% more than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving Boone
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Midland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $208 | 12K | 488 |
| City of Story City | Municipal utility | 12.33¢ | $330 | 1,993 | — |
| City of Ogden | Municipal utility | 18.68¢ | $177 | 1,151 | — |
Power outages in Boone County right now
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Outage history in Boone County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 70 | 191 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,592 (14.9%) | 1,444 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-09 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (70 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Centerville 18.3¢
- Ogden 18.3¢
- Gilbert 18.3¢
- Madrid 11.5¢
- Ames 12.5¢
- Woodward 11.5¢
- Slater 11.5¢
- Story City 18.3¢
- Huxley 11.5¢
- Perry 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50036, 50037, 50099
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boone?
Most homes in Boone get power from Interstate Power and Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.29¢/kWh including all charges. The Iowa average is 14.13¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Boone: Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢), City of Story City (12.33¢), City of Ogden (18.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Boone?
About $135 a month, based on 739 kWh a month (the average for Interstate Power and Light Co. customers) at 18.29¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Boone, IA?
4 utilities serve Boone's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Midland Power Co-op, City of Story City, City of Ogden. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Boone?
In 2025, customers in Boone County averaged 3 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,444 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.