Electricity rates in Perry, IA
Perry (8,089 people, Dallas 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 Perry
| 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 Dallas County right now
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Outage history in Dallas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 73 | 143 |
| Days with outages | 21 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,710 (8.1%) | 6,037 (10.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-09-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (73 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Woodward 11.5¢
- Dallas Center 11.5¢
- Ogden 18.3¢
- Madrid 11.5¢
- Granger 11.5¢
- Adel 11.5¢
- Panora 18.3¢
- Lake Panorama 18.3¢
- Jefferson 18.3¢
- Boone 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 50220
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Perry?
Most homes in Perry 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 Perry: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Perry?
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 Perry, IA?
3 utilities serve Perry'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 Perry?
In 2025, customers in Dallas County averaged 2 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-23, when 6,037 customers (10.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.