Electricity rates in La Porte City, IA
La Porte City (2,290 people, Black Hawk 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 La Porte City
| 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 |
| East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.52¢ | $192 | 7,417 | 67 |
Power outages in Black Hawk County right now
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Outage history in Black Hawk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 100 | 160 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,552 (13.1%) | 12,895 (22.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-07-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (100 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Elk Run Heights 11.5¢
- Dysart 18.3¢
- Evansdale 11.5¢
- Jesup 11.5¢
- Vinton 18.3¢
- Waterloo 11.5¢
- Hudson 11.5¢
- Traer 11.5¢
- Urbana 18.3¢
- Independence 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50651
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Porte City?
Most homes in La Porte City 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 La Porte City: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op (13.52¢).
What is the average electric bill in La Porte City?
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 La Porte City, IA?
3 utilities serve La Porte City's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in La Porte City?
In 2025, customers in Black Hawk County averaged 2 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-30, when 12,895 customers (22.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.