Electricity rates in Earlham, IA
Earlham (1,405 people, Madison 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 Earlham
| 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 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 297 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,191 (12.7%) | 1,839 (19.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-24 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- De Soto 11.5¢
- Van Meter 11.5¢
- Stuart 18.3¢
- Adel 11.5¢
- Winterset 11.5¢
- Waukee 11.5¢
- Dallas Center 11.5¢
- Panora 18.3¢
- Lake Panorama 18.3¢
- Greenfield 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50072
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Earlham?
Most homes in Earlham 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 Earlham: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Earlham?
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 Earlham, IA?
2 utilities serve Earlham's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Earlham?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 4 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 1,839 customers (19.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.