Electricity rates in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines (64,113 people, Polk County) is served by MidAmerican Energy Co.. Homes on MidAmerican Energy Co. pay about 11.46¢/kWh, 19% less than the Iowa average.
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Electric companies serving West Des Moines
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 173 | 115 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 26,999 (9.4%) | 24,009 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-21 | 2025-07-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (173 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Windsor Heights 11.5¢
- Clive 11.5¢
- Urbandale 11.5¢
- Des Moines 11.5¢
- Johnston 11.5¢
- Norwalk 11.5¢
- Saylorville 11.5¢
- Grimes 11.5¢
- Waukee 11.5¢
- Pleasant Hill 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50265, 50266
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Des Moines?
Most homes in West Des Moines 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in West Des Moines?
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 West Des Moines, IA?
MidAmerican Energy Co. serves West Des Moines.
How often does the power go out in West Des Moines?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 115 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-28, when 24,009 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.