City of Winterset electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
City of Winterset is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,847 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 11.84¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 34% 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 Winterset bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $59.20 | $65.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $118.40 | $120.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $177.60 | $174.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $236.80 | $229.00 |
*RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RATES (effective 2009-11-01, $11.00/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 Winterset residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RATES | 2009-11-01 | $11.00 | 10.90¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Winterset rate history
2015–2025: -10% change in the average residential rate (12.74¢ → 11.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Winterset 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 Winterset's counties, customers averaged 4 hr 57 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 297 | 37 | 1,839 | 2025-03-05 |
City of Winterset service area
City of Winterset serves Madison County in Iowa.
Madison
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Winterset at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,699,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 49,575 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20835 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Winterset's electricity rate?
City of Winterset residential customers pay an average of 11.84¢ 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 16% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 34% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Winterset electric bill?
About $172 a month. The average City of Winterset home uses 1,451 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $118.
How many customers does City of Winterset have?
City of Winterset serves 2,847 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 Winterset before making decisions.