Electricity rates in Buffalo, IA
Buffalo (1,299 people, Scott County) is served by 2 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 Buffalo
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.26¢ | $183 | 20K | 92 |
Power outages in Scott County right now
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Outage history in Scott County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 365 | 219 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,742 (26.2%) | 16,097 (23.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-07-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (365 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blue Grass 11.5¢
- Davenport 11.5¢
- Walcott 11.5¢
- Bettendorf 11.5¢
- Durant 18.3¢
- Eldridge 11.5¢
- Muscatine 11.5¢
- Wilton 18.3¢
- Park View 18.3¢
- Le Claire 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 52728
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buffalo?
Most homes in Buffalo 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 Buffalo: Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op (15.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo, IA?
2 utilities serve Buffalo's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Scott County averaged 3 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-12, when 16,097 customers (23.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.