Electricity rates in Webster City, IA
Webster City (7,814 people, Hamilton 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 Webster City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
| Midland Power Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.07¢ | $208 | 12K | 488 |
| Prairie Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.56¢ | $198 | 3,433 | 428 |
Power outages in Hamilton County right now
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Outage history in Hamilton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 50 | 160 |
| Days with outages | 19 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,077 (11.7%) | 699 (7.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-18 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (50 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Eagle Grove 11.5¢
- Jewell 11.5¢
- Fort Dodge 11.5¢
- Clarion 11.5¢
- Story City 18.3¢
- Roland 18.3¢
- Gilbert 18.3¢
- Centerville 18.3¢
- Humboldt 11.5¢
- Belmond 18.3¢
ZIP codes: 50595
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Webster City?
Most homes in Webster City 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 Webster City: Midland Power Co-op (14.07¢), Prairie Energy Co-op (14.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Webster City?
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 Webster City, IA?
3 utilities serve Webster City's ZIP codes: MidAmerican Energy Co., Midland Power Co-op, Prairie Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Webster City?
In 2025, customers in Hamilton County averaged 2 hr 40 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 699 customers (7.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.