Electricity rates in Iron River, MI
Iron River (2,904 people, Iron County) is served by Upper Peninsula Power Company. Homes on Upper Peninsula Power Company pay about 28.54¢/kWh, 36% more than the Michigan average.
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Electric companies serving Iron River
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Power Company | Investor-owned utility | 28.54¢ | $127 | 48K | 446 |
Power outages in Iron County right now
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Outage history in Iron County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 230 | 1,404 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,619 (27.5%) | 2,508 (42.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-11 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (230 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Crystal Falls 20.2¢
- Iron Mountain 28.5¢
- Kingsford 28.5¢
- Quinnesec 28.5¢
- Norway 19.4¢
- L'Anse 28.5¢
- Baraga 28.5¢
- West Ishpeming 28.5¢
- Ishpeming 28.5¢
- Negaunee 28.5¢
ZIP codes: 49935
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Iron River?
Most homes in Iron River get power from Upper Peninsula Power Company, where residential customers pay an average of 28.54¢/kWh including all charges. The Michigan average is 21.05¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Iron River?
About $128 a month, based on 447 kWh a month (the average for Upper Peninsula Power Company customers) at 28.54¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Iron River, MI?
Upper Peninsula Power Company serves Iron River.
How often does the power go out in Iron River?
In 2025, customers in Iron County averaged 23 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 2,508 customers (42.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.