City of Hawarden electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Hawarden is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,322 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.95¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% 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 Hawarden bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.75 | $51.40 |
| 1,000 kWh | $99.50 | $89.15 |
| 1,500 kWh | $149.25 | $126.90 |
| 2,000 kWh | $199.00 | $164.65 |
*RESIDENTIAL (effective 2011-01-26, $13.65/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 Hawarden residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | 2011-01-26 | $13.65 | 7.55¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hawarden rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (9.06¢ → 9.66¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Hawarden doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Hawarden's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 43 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux | 223 | 25 | 4,060 | 2025-07-29 |
City of Hawarden service area
City of Hawarden serves Sioux County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hawarden at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,542,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 26,320 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 8288 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hawarden's electricity rate?
City of Hawarden residential customers pay an average of 9.95¢ 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 30% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hawarden electric bill?
About $165 a month. The average City of Hawarden home uses 1,659 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $100.
How many customers does City of Hawarden have?
City of Hawarden serves 1,322 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
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 Hawarden before making decisions.