Electricity rates in Jewell, IA
Jewell (1,188 people, Hamilton County) is served by 3 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 Jewell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Midland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $208 | 12K | 488 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 50 | 160 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,077 (11.7%) | 699 (7.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (50 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Story City 18.3¢
- Roland 18.3¢
- Gilbert 18.3¢
- Webster City 11.5¢
- Ames 12.5¢
- Boone 18.3¢
- Centerville 18.3¢
- Nevada 18.3¢
- Iowa Falls 18.3¢
- Ogden 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 50130
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jewell?
Most homes in Jewell 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 Jewell: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jewell?
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 Jewell, IA?
3 utilities serve Jewell's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Midland Power Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jewell?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 2 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 699 customers (7.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.