Indianola Municipal Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Iowa
Indianola Municipal Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,642 homes in Iowa. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.52¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 30% 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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Indianola Municipal Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $62.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $125.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $187.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $250.40 |
Indianola Municipal Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Ratestime-of-use | 2012-11-01 | $9.50 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Time Of Usetime-of-use | 2012-11-01 | $12.00 | 15.2¢ (8am–8pm) · 7.0¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Indianola Municipal Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +14% change in the average residential rate (10.64¢ → 12.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2016 | Indianola Municipal Utilities | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 30 | 149 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.76 | 1.03 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 39 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 30 | 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 Indianola Municipal Utilities's counties, customers averaged 115 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | 115 | 22 | 2,366 | 2025-04-30 |
Indianola Municipal Utilities service area
Indianola Municipal Utilities serves Warren County in Iowa.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Homes on time-based rates | 25 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Indianola Municipal Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $14,922,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 122,781 MWh |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 9275 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Indianola Municipal Utilities's electricity rate?
Indianola Municipal Utilities residential customers pay an average of 12.52¢ 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 11% below the Iowa average of 14.13¢ and 30% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Indianola Municipal Utilities electric bill?
About $193 a month. The average Indianola Municipal Utilities home uses 1,540 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $125.
How many customers does Indianola Municipal Utilities have?
Indianola Municipal Utilities serves 6,642 residential customers in Iowa, across 1 county.
How reliable is Indianola Municipal Utilities?
In 2016, the average Indianola Municipal Utilities customer was without power for 30 min (SAIDI) over 0.76 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 30 min. The Iowa average was 2 hr 29 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Indianola Municipal Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Rates. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Indianola Municipal Utilities before making decisions.