Electricity rates in Center Point, IA
Center Point (2,521 people, Linn County) is served by 3 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 Center Point
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $129 | 31K | 135 |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.52¢ | $192 | 7,417 | 67 |
Power outages in Linn County right now
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Outage history in Linn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 91 | 73 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,629 (7.3%) | 4,050 (3.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-08-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (91 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Urbana 18.3¢
- Palo 18.3¢
- Robins 18.3¢
- Hiawatha 18.3¢
- Vinton 18.3¢
- Central City 18.3¢
- Atkins 18.3¢
- Marion 18.3¢
- Cedar Rapids 18.3¢
- Fairfax 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 52213
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Center Point?
Most homes in Center Point 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 Center Point: Corridor Energy Cooperative (14.60¢), East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op (13.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in Center Point?
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 Center Point, IA?
3 utilities serve Center Point's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Corridor Energy Cooperative, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Center Point?
In 2025, customers in Linn County averaged 73 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-12, when 4,050 customers (3.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.