Electricity rates in Northwood, IA
Northwood (1,995 people, Worth 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 Northwood
| 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 |
| Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 15.07¢ | $257 | 6 | — |
Power outages in Worth County right now
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Outage history in Worth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 442 | 756 |
| Days with outages | 25 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,347 (58.8%) | 1,847 (80.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-19 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (442 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Manly 18.3¢
- Lake Mills 18.3¢
- Saint Ansgar 18.3¢
- Mason City 18.3¢
- Clear Lake 18.3¢
- Osage 18.3¢
- Nora Springs 18.3¢
- Forest City 18.3¢
- Garner 18.3¢
- Rockwell 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50459
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Northwood?
Most homes in Northwood 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 Northwood: Heartland Power Co-op (13.22¢), Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Northwood?
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 Northwood, IA?
3 utilities serve Northwood's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Heartland Power Co-op, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Northwood?
In 2025, customers in Worth County averaged 12 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 1,847 customers (80.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.