City of Algona electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Algona is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 0 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 50% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Algona bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $45.15 | $59.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $90.30 | $110.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $135.45 | $161.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $180.60 | $212.60 |
*Residential (effective 2014-01-10, $9.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Algona residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-01-10 | $9.00 | 10.18¢ |
| Public Authorities Residential | 2009-06-10 | $8.00 | 7.65¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Algona rate history
2015–2025: -31% change in the average residential rate (12.65¢ → 8.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2017 | City of Algona | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 15 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.21 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 70 min | — | — |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Algona's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth | 264 | 34 | 1,586 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Algona service area
City of Algona serves Kossuth County in Iowa.
Kossuth
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Algona at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,397,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 175,674 MWh |
| Balancing authority | SWPP |
| EIA utility ID | 309 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Algona's electricity rate?
City of Algona residential customers pay an average of 9.03¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 36% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 50% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Algona electric bill?
EIA doesn't publish residential sales for City of Algona.
How many customers does City of Algona have?
City of Algona serves 0 residential customers and 3,815 customers in total in Iowa, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Algona?
In 2017, the average City of Algona customer was without power for 15 min (SAIDI) over 0.21 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Algona before making decisions.