Electricity rates in Iowa, LA
Iowa (3,219 people, Calcasieu County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Cleco Power pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 13% more than the Louisiana average.
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Electric companies serving Iowa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $182 | 253K | 212 |
| Beauregard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.58¢ | $174 | 40K | 712 |
| Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.29¢ | $189 | 9,366 | 23 |
Power outages in Calcasieu County right now
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Outage history in Calcasieu County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,666 | 682 |
| Days with outages | 142 | 138 |
| Most customers out at once | 32,379 (64.9%) | 8,235 (16.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-10 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,666 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Welsh 15.3¢
- Lake Charles 15.3¢
- Moss Bluff 15.3¢
- Westlake 15.3¢
- Prien 15.3¢
- Kinder 14.6¢
- Jennings 12.0¢
- Sulphur 15.3¢
- Carlyss 15.3¢
- Lake Arthur 12.0¢
ZIP codes: 70647
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Iowa?
Most homes in Iowa get power from Cleco Power, where residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Louisiana average is 12.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Iowa: Beauregard Electric Co-op (13.58¢), Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Iowa?
About $182 a month, based on 1,245 kWh a month (the average for Cleco Power customers) at 14.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Iowa, LA?
3 utilities serve Iowa's ZIP codes: Cleco Power, Beauregard Electric Co-op, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Iowa?
In 2025, customers in Calcasieu County averaged 11 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 138 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 8,235 customers (16.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.