Electricity rates in Saint Ansgar, IA
Saint Ansgar (1,107 people, Mitchell 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 Saint Ansgar
| 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 Mitchell County right now
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Outage history in Mitchell County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 154 | 153 |
| Days with outages | 22 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 605 (9.5%) | 795 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (154 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Osage 18.3¢
- Manly 18.3¢
- Northwood 18.3¢
- Nora Springs 18.3¢
- Mason City 18.3¢
- Charles City 11.5¢
- Clear Lake 18.3¢
- Rockwell 11.5¢
- Lake Mills 18.3¢
- Greene 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50472
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Saint Ansgar?
Most homes in Saint Ansgar 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 Saint Ansgar: Heartland Power Co-op (13.22¢), Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (15.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Saint Ansgar?
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 Saint Ansgar, IA?
3 utilities serve Saint Ansgar'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 Saint Ansgar?
In 2025, customers in Mitchell County averaged 2 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 795 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.