Electricity rates in Fairfield, IA
Fairfield (9,892 people, Jefferson County) is served by 2 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 Fairfield
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Access Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.26¢ | $168 | 8,890 | 83 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 335 | 154 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,442 (79.1%) | 1,532 (22.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (335 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Maharishi Vedic City 18.3¢
- Mount Pleasant 18.3¢
- Ottumwa 11.5¢
- Washington 18.3¢
- Sigourney 18.3¢
- Winfield 18.3¢
- Bloomfield 18.3¢
- New London 18.3¢
- Wellman 11.5¢
- Kalona 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 52556, 52557
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fairfield?
Most homes in Fairfield 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 Fairfield: Access Energy Co-op (15.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield, IA?
2 utilities serve Fairfield's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Access Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fairfield?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 2 hr 34 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,532 customers (22.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.