Electricity rates in Winterset, IA
Winterset (5,176 people, Madison 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 Winterset
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.46¢ | $95 | 640K | 205 |
Power outages in Madison County right now
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Outage history in Madison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 297 |
| Days with outages | 35 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,191 (12.7%) | 1,839 (19.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-24 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Earlham 11.5¢
- De Soto 11.5¢
- Van Meter 11.5¢
- Adel 11.5¢
- Stuart 18.3¢
- Norwalk 11.5¢
- Waukee 11.5¢
- West Des Moines 11.5¢
- Greenfield 11.5¢
- Indianola 11.5¢
ZIP codes: 50273
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Winterset?
Most homes in Winterset 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 Winterset?
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 Winterset, IA?
MidAmerican Energy Co. serves Winterset.
How often does the power go out in Winterset?
In 2025, customers in Madison County averaged 4 hr 57 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 1,839 customers (19.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.