Electricity rates in Forest City, IA
Forest City (4,018 people, Winnebago 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 Forest City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Heartland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.22¢ | $214 | 4,357 | 117 |
| Prairie Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.56¢ | $198 | 3,433 | 428 |
Power outages in Winnebago County right now
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Outage history in Winnebago County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 82 | 144 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 472 (6.5%) | 653 (9.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-15 | 2025-03-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (82 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Garner 18.3¢
- Lake Mills 18.3¢
- Britt 18.3¢
- Clear Lake 18.3¢
- Manly 18.3¢
- Mason City 18.3¢
- Northwood 18.3¢
- Belmond 18.3¢
- Rockwell 11.5¢
- Algona 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 50436
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Forest City?
Most homes in Forest City 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 Forest City: Heartland Power Co-op (13.22¢), Prairie Energy Co-op (14.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Forest City?
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 Forest City, IA?
3 utilities serve Forest City's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Heartland Power Co-op, Prairie Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Forest City?
In 2025, customers in Winnebago County averaged 2 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-28, when 653 customers (9.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.