Electricity rates in Traer, IA
Traer (1,655 people, Tama County) is served by 2 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 Traer
| 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 |
Power outages in Tama County right now
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Outage history in Tama County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 419 | 202 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,503 (55.1%) | 1,403 (17.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-23 | 2025-09-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (419 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dysart 18.3¢
- Reinbeck 11.5¢
- Hudson 11.5¢
- Toledo 18.3¢
- La Porte City 11.5¢
- Tama 18.3¢
- Grundy Center 18.3¢
- Dike 11.5¢
- Conrad 18.3¢
- Evansdale 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50675
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Traer?
Most homes in Traer 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 Traer: Interstate Power and Light Co. (18.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Traer?
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 Traer, IA?
2 utilities serve Traer's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Interstate Power and Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Traer?
In 2025, customers in Tama County averaged 3 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-23, when 1,403 customers (17.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.