Electricity rates in Tipton, IA
Tipton (3,200 people, Cedar 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 Tipton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.29¢ | $135 | 419K | 89 |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.60¢ | $129 | 31K | 135 |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.26¢ | $183 | 20K | 92 |
Power outages in Cedar County right now
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Outage history in Cedar County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 301 | 142 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 29 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,146 (46.1%) | 1,855 (20.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-09-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (301 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mechanicsville 18.3¢
- West Branch 11.5¢
- Wilton 18.3¢
- West Liberty 18.3¢
- Durant 18.3¢
- Lisbon 18.3¢
- Mount Vernon 18.3¢
- Solon 11.5¢
- Iowa City 11.5¢
- Walcott 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 52772
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tipton?
Most homes in Tipton 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 Tipton: Corridor Energy Cooperative (14.60¢), Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op (15.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tipton?
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 Tipton, IA?
3 utilities serve Tipton's ZIP codes: Interstate Power and Light Co., Corridor Energy Cooperative, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tipton?
In 2025, customers in Cedar County averaged 2 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 29 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-08, when 1,855 customers (20.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.