Electricity rates in Pella, IA
Pella (10,363 people, Marion County) is served by MidAmerican Energy Co.. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 11.46¢/kWh, 19% less than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving Pella
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 143 | 112 |
| Days with outages | 20 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,819 (19.2%) | 2,599 (13.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-28 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (143 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Knoxville 11.5¢
- Monroe 11.5¢
- New Sharon 11.5¢
- Oskaloosa 11.5¢
- Pleasantville 11.5¢
- Melcher-Dallas 11.5¢
- Prairie City 11.5¢
- Newton 11.5¢
- Eddyville 11.5¢
- Montezuma 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50219
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pella?
Most homes in Pella 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Pella?
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 Pella, IA?
MidAmerican Energy Co. serves Pella.
How often does the power go out in Pella?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 112 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 2,599 customers (13.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.