Electricity rates in Charles City, IA
Charles City (7,455 people, Floyd County) is served by 4 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 Charles City
| 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 |
| Heartland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.22¢ | $214 | 4,357 | 117 |
| Butler County Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.93¢ | $215 | 3,903 | 97 |
Power outages in Floyd County right now
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Outage history in Floyd County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 235 | 209 |
| Days with outages | 24 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,451 (31.1%) | 1,184 (15%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-05-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (235 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nashua 11.5¢
- Greene 11.5¢
- Osage 18.3¢
- Nora Springs 18.3¢
- New Hampton 18.3¢
- Clarksville 11.5¢
- Allison 11.5¢
- Saint Ansgar 18.3¢
- Shell Rock 11.5¢
- Waverly 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50616
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Charles City?
Most homes in Charles City 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 Charles City: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Heartland Power Co-op (13.22¢), Butler County Rural Electric Co-op (14.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Charles City?
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 Charles City, IA?
4 utilities serve Charles City's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Heartland Power Co-op, Butler County Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Charles City?
In 2025, customers in Floyd County averaged 3 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-19, when 1,184 customers (15%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.