Electricity rates in Elk Run Heights, IA
Elk Run Heights (1,134 people, Black Hawk 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 Elk Run Heights
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | Municipal utility | 11.90¢ | $99 | 18K | 37 |
Power outages in Black Hawk County right now
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Outage history in Black Hawk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 100 | 160 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,552 (13.1%) | 12,895 (22.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-07-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (100 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Evansdale 11.5¢
- Waterloo 11.5¢
- Jesup 11.5¢
- Cedar Falls 11.9¢
- Hudson 11.5¢
- La Porte City 11.5¢
- Denver 11.5¢
- Fairbank 11.5¢
- Independence 11.5¢
- Dike 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50614, 50667, 50707
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elk Run Heights?
Most homes in Elk Run Heights 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 Elk Run Heights: Cedar Falls Utilities (11.90¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elk Run Heights?
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 Elk Run Heights, IA?
2 utilities serve Elk Run Heights's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Cedar Falls Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elk Run Heights?
In 2025, customers in Black Hawk County averaged 2 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-30, when 12,895 customers (22.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.