Cherokee County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Cherokee County, IA is $176.75
- The average electricity rate in Cherokee County, IA is 12.84¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Cherokee County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Cherokee County, IA is $176.75 per month. Cherokee County, IA is the 66th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Cherokee County, Iowa Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Cherokee County is MidAmerican Energy.
With 11,606 residents within its borders and 1,110,196 megawatt hours produced each year, Cherokee County has a per capita production rate of 95.66 megawatt hours. This is the 18 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Cherokee County has experienced a 2.37% rise in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity generation over the previous 12 months.
The county is ranked as the 644th highest producer of electricity out of 3221 counties in the US for total electricity generation, generating 1,110,196 megawatt hours.
Cherokee County produces 1,110,196 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Cherokee County 211th largest producing county out of 3221 counties in the nation for total sustainable electricity production.
Electricity from wind power produced in Cherokee County totals 1,110,196 megawatt hours, ranking Cherokee County 14th in Iowa out of 99 counties for wind power generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
202,864 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.48 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,110,196 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,110,196 MWh
Production per Capita
95.66 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Cherokee
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Rates and Production Categories
Cherokee Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
10.65¢ per kWh
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 5.63% higher than November last year
- 19.8% lower than the Iowa average
- 37.49% lower than the US average
- 263rd in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 1,315th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 400 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 144 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.03¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 0.8% higher than November last year
- 17.97% lower than the Iowa average
- 33.1% lower than the US average
- 270th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 5 since November last year
- 1,430th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 860 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$65.97 per month
- 3.37% lower than last month
- 7.46% higher than November last year
- 28.62% lower than the Iowa average
- 44.21% lower than the US average
- 237th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 452nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 176 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$90.06 per month
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 2.91% lower than November last year
- 19.18% lower than the Iowa average
- 36.69% lower than the US average
- 256th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since November last year
- 1,145th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 112 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 712 since November last year
Cherokee, IA Electricity Overview

Citizens who call Cherokee home have an average residential electricity rate of 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 18.27% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.50 cents and 33.64% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. Customers in Cherokee deal with 0.8 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 82.74 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.54, while the Cherokee average is 38.54% less at $90.06 per month.
Approximately 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 76th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 23,572,112.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cherokee
Cherokee residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cherokee, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 13.48 | 201.23 | 180,405.46 | 24,322,360.09 | |
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.93 | 88.63 | 6,166,336.92 | 673,981,281 |
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Marcus, IA Electricity Overview

Citizens who call Marcus home have an average residential electricity rate of 10.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.28% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.50 cents and 34.46% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. Customers in Marcus deal with 0.9 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 93.12 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.54, while the Marcus average is 40.75% less at $86.82 per month.
Approximately 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 511th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 5,071,144.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Marcus
Marcus residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Marcus, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.93 | 88.63 | 6,166,336.92 | 673,981,281 |
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Aurelia, IA Electricity Overview

Citizens who call Aurelia home have an average residential electricity rate of 10.19 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 24.49% lower than the average Iowa rate of 13.50 cents and 38.69% lower than the national average of 16.62 cents. Customers in Aurelia deal with 0.9 power outages each year with outages lasting an average of 93.12 minutes. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $146.54, while the Aurelia average is 42.98% less at $83.56 per month.
Approximately 4,585.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 76th worst polluter in the state out of 1028 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 4,190,801.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Aurelia
Aurelia residential electric rates are highest in August and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Aurelia, Iowa
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aurelia, Iowa Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 10.27 | 84.06 | 4,562.33 | 468,484.15 | |
MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.93 | 88.63 | 6,166,336.92 | 673,981,281 |
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Cherokee County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Cherokee County, Iowa
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Glaciers Edge Wind ProjectEDF Renewables (100.00%) | Cherokee County | IA | Wind | 890,083 | 12 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Storm Lake IIALLETE (100.00%) | Cherokee County | IA | Wind | 125,639 | 69 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Storm Lake 1ALLETE (100.00%) | Cherokee County | IA | Wind | 94,474 | 73 | 2 | 2 |
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Cherokee County, Iowa?
By total megawatt hours sold, MidAmerican Energy is the largest electricity provider in Cherokee County, Iowa.
How many electric companies offer service in Cherokee County, Iowa?
Cherokee County, Iowa has 5 electricity companies serving customers in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Cherokee County, Iowa?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | MidAmerican Energy | 11,138 |
2 | Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative | 1,820 |
3 | Aurelia, Iowa Electric Utility | 541 |
4 | Alliant Energy | 368 |
5 | North West Rural Electric Cooperative | 101 |
How many power plants are in Cherokee County, Iowa?
There are 3 electricity plants in Cherokee County, Iowa