Electricity rates in Muscatine, IA
Muscatine (23,968 people, Muscatine County) is served by 4 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 Muscatine
| 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 |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.26¢ | $183 | 20K | 92 |
| Board of Water Electric & Communications | Municipal utility | 13.28¢ | $111 | 10K | 19 |
Power outages in Muscatine County right now
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Outage history in Muscatine County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 87 | 38 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 17 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,926 (6.3%) | 1,597 (5.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-08-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (87 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wilton 18.3¢
- Durant 18.3¢
- West Liberty 18.3¢
- Blue Grass 11.5¢
- Buffalo 11.5¢
- Walcott 11.5¢
- Wapello 11.5¢
- Columbus Junction 18.3¢
- Lone Tree 18.3¢
- West Branch 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 52761
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Muscatine?
Most homes in Muscatine 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 Muscatine: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op (15.26¢), Board of Water Electric & Communications (13.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Muscatine?
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 Muscatine, IA?
4 utilities serve Muscatine's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op, Board of Water Electric & Communications. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Muscatine?
In 2025, customers in Muscatine County averaged 38 min without power. Outages hit 17 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-17, when 1,597 customers (5.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.