Electricity rates in Hartley, IA
Hartley (1,616 people, O'Brien 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 Hartley
| 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 |
| North West Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 9.70¢ | $223 | 9,461 | 188 |
Power outages in O'Brien County right now
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Outage history in O'Brien County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 202 | 320 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,314 (26.1%) | 2,415 (48%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (202 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sanborn 11.5¢
- Spencer 18.3¢
- Paullina 11.5¢
- Sheldon 11.5¢
- Milford 18.3¢
- Sibley 18.3¢
- Lake Park 18.3¢
- Arnolds Park 18.3¢
- Spirit Lake 18.3¢
- George 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 51346
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hartley?
Most homes in Hartley 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 Hartley: Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op (14.19¢), North West Rural Electric Co-op (9.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hartley?
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 Hartley, IA?
3 utilities serve Hartley's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op, North West Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hartley?
In 2025, customers in O'Brien County averaged 5 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 2,415 customers (48%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.