Electricity rates in De Soto, IA
De Soto (1,089 people, Dallas County) is served by MidAmerican Energy Co.. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 11.46¢/kWh, 19% less than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving De Soto
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
Power outages in Dallas County right now
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Outage history in Dallas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 73 | 143 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,710 (8.1%) | 6,037 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-09-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (73 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Van Meter 11.5¢
- Adel 11.5¢
- Earlham 11.5¢
- Waukee 11.5¢
- Dallas Center 11.5¢
- Winterset 11.5¢
- Clive 11.5¢
- Grimes 11.5¢
- West Des Moines 11.5¢
- Stuart 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 50069
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in De Soto?
Most homes in De Soto 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in De Soto?
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 De Soto, IA?
MidAmerican Energy Co. serves De Soto.
How often does the power go out in De Soto?
In 2025, customers in Dallas County averaged 2 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-23, when 6,037 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.