Electricity rates in Slater, IA
Slater (1,506 people, Story County) is served by 4 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 Slater
| 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 |
| Consumers Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $165 | 7,121 | 94 |
Power outages in Story County right now
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Outage history in Story County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 96 | 65 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 18 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,278 (8.3%) | 2,318 (3.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-02 | 2025-01-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (96 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 50244
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Slater?
Most homes in Slater 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 Slater: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢), Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢), Consumers Energy Co-op (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Slater?
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 Slater, IA?
4 utilities serve Slater's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co., Midland Power Co-op, Consumers Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Slater?
In 2025, customers in Story County averaged 65 min without power. Outages hit 18 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-30, when 2,318 customers (3.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.