Farmers Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Iowa
Farmers Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,131 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.02¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 33% 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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Farmers Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.10 | $87.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $120.20 | $143.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $180.30 | $195.10 |
| 2,000 kWh | $240.40 | $246.60 |
*Residential rate less than 100 kva (effective 2012-04-01, $27.00/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.
Farmers Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential rate less than 100 kva | 2012-04-01 | $27.00 | 12.00¢ first 800 kWh, 10.30¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Farmers Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: -15% change in the average residential rate (13.80¢ → 11.68¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Farmers Electric Co-op | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 90 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.63 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 90 | 78 | 121 |
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 Farmers Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 297 | 37 | 1,839 | 2025-03-05 |
| Audubon | 249 | 24 | 930 | 2025-05-15 |
| Adair | 143 | 14 | 542 | 2025-03-05 |
| Guthrie | 137 | 16 | 1,044 | 2025-07-11 |
| Union | 114 | 27 | 888 | 2025-03-03 |
| Cass | 86 | 16 | 1,058 | 2025-03-19 |
Farmers Electric Co-op service area
Farmers Electric Co-op serves 6 counties in Iowa and 2 ZIP codes.
Adair, Audubon, Cass, Guthrie, Madison, Union
Cities: Greenfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Farmers Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,057,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 128,978 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 6112 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Farmers Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Farmers Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 12.02¢ 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 15% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 33% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Farmers Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $252 a month. The average Farmers Electric Co-op home uses 2,095 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $120.
How many customers does Farmers Electric Co-op have?
Farmers Electric Co-op serves 5,131 residential customers in Iowa, across 6 counties.
How reliable is Farmers Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Farmers Electric Co-op customer was without power for 90 min (SAIDI) over 1.63 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 90 min. 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 Farmers Electric Co-op before making decisions.