Electricity rates in Sheldon, IA
Sheldon (5,088 people, O'Brien 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 Sheldon
| 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 |
| North West Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 9.70¢ | $223 | 9,461 | 188 |
Power outages in O'Brien County right now
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Outage history in O'Brien County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 202 | 320 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,314 (26.1%) | 2,415 (48%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (202 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sanborn 11.5¢
- George 11.5¢
- Hull 11.5¢
- Alton 11.5¢
- Orange City 11.5¢
- Sibley 18.3¢
- Paullina 11.5¢
- Sioux Center 11.5¢
- Hartley 18.3¢
- Rock Valley 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 51201
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sheldon?
Most homes in Sheldon 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 Sheldon: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), North West Rural Electric Co-op (9.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sheldon?
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 Sheldon, IA?
3 utilities serve Sheldon's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., North West Rural Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sheldon?
In 2025, customers in O'Brien County averaged 5 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 2,415 customers (48%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.