Electricity rates in Estherville, IA
Estherville (6,011 people, Emmet 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 Estherville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.19¢ | $216 | 9,757 | 55 |
| Federated Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 13.28¢ | $186 | 53 | — |
Power outages in Emmet County right now
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Outage history in Emmet County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 9 | 8 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 4 |
| Most customers out at once | 197 (3.3%) | 299 (5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (9 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spirit Lake 18.3¢
- Arnolds Park 18.3¢
- Milford 18.3¢
- Emmetsburg 11.5¢
- Spencer 18.3¢
- Lake Park 18.3¢
- Hartley 18.3¢
- Algona 18.3¢
- Laurens 18.3¢
- Sanborn 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 51334
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Estherville?
Most homes in Estherville 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 Estherville: Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op (14.19¢), Federated Rural Electric Association (13.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Estherville?
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 Estherville, IA?
3 utilities serve Estherville's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op, Federated Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Estherville?
In 2025, customers in Emmet County averaged 8 min without power. Outages hit 4 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 299 customers (5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.