Wapello County, Iowa Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Wapello County, IA is $147.63
- The average electricity rate in Wapello County, IA is 17.09¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Wapello County, IA
The average residential electric bill in Wapello County, IA is $147.63 per month. Wapello County, IA is the 35th most expensive county in Iowa for electricity.
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Wapello County, Iowa Electricity Overview
Wapello County is the 238th highest county in the nation for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 49.44 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.
The average monthly residential electric bill in Wapello County totals $147.63. In contrast, the Iowa average bill is $113.67
Wapello County consumes 35.48% of the production put out by its generation facilities. This means they will export or store the excess megawatt hours.
Averaging production of 49.44 megawatt hours per resident per year, Wapello County ranks 423rd out of 3221 counties in generation per capita in the US.
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Wapello County pay an average rate of 2.15% more than the national average at 17.09 cents per kilowatt hour.
Wapello County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel usage. The county has achieved a 31.40% decline in the consumption of these fuel sources in their electricity production facilities.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
619,856 MWh
Consumption per Capita
17.54 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,747,192 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,747,192 MWh
Production per Capita
49.44 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
676,659,415 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
19,145.5 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ottumwa
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Ottumwa Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
16.96¢ per kWh
- 0.47% higher than last month
- 1.48% lower than November last year
- 27.69% higher than the Iowa average
- 0.46% lower than the US average
- 1,004th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 370 since November last year
- 19,772nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 906 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,601 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.73¢ per kWh
- 0.12% lower than last month
- 0.47% higher than November last year
- 31.85% higher than the Iowa average
- 7.53% higher than the US average
- 634th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 22,853rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 271 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 756 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$108.2 per month
- 16.62% higher than last month
- 2.7% lower than November last year
- 17.07% higher than the Iowa average
- 8.49% lower than the US average
- 807th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 54 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 19 since November last year
- 11,745th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,519 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,693 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$129.52 per month
- 0.19% lower than last month
- 2.36% lower than November last year
- 16.23% higher than the Iowa average
- 8.94% lower than the US average
- 829th in the state out of 1,027 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 15 since November last year
- 12,345th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 197 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,245 since November last year
Ottumwa, IA Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity rate for Ottumwa is about 17.73 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.51 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.
Emissions in Ottumwa average 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 229th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 120,294,334.8 kilograms, which is the 20th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Ottumwa have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ottumwa
Ottumwa residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ottumwa, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 | |
| Southern Iowa Elec Cooperative | BUNDLED | 17.66 | 181.13 | 59,395.85 | 10,486,711.3 |
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Eddyville, IA Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity rate for Eddyville is about 17.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.51 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in Eddyville are faced with 0.9 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 93.12 minutes. Selling an estimated 1,676.79 megawatt hours, Alliant Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
Emissions in Eddyville average 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 229th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 5,218,647.8 kilograms, which is the 261st worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Eddyville have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eddyville
Eddyville residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eddyville, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 | |
| MidAmerican Energy | BUNDLED | 10.97 | 89.12 | 6,190,167.65 | 678,988,835 |
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Eldon, IA Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity rate for Eldon is about 17.76 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the Iowa and the nationwide average prices of 13.51 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Alliant Energy is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. Eldon has the 368th largest population in Iowa, with 785 residents residing in the city.
Emissions in Eldon average 4,739.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 229th worst polluting city out of 1028 cities in Iowa based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,720,834.27 kilograms, which is the 364th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Eldon have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Eldon
Eldon residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Eldon, Iowa
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | BUNDLED | 17.67 | 128.06 | 3,621,949.84 | 639,900,221 |
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Wapello County, Iowa Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Wapello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County | IA | Coal | 1,747,192 | 3 | 1,907,305,142.8 | 3 | 1,091.64 | 3 |
FAQ
How many power plants are in Wapello County, Iowa?
Wapello County, Iowa has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Wapello County, Iowa?
The largest electricity company in Wapello County, Iowa by megawatt hours sold is Alliant Energy.
What electricity companies offer service in Wapello County, Iowa?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliant Energy | 12,150 |
| 2 | MidAmerican Energy | 1,106 |
| 3 | Southern Iowa Elec Cooperative | 772 |
| 4 | Access Energy Mount Pleasant Iowa | 401 |
| 5 | Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative | 52 |
How many electric companies offer service in Wapello County, Iowa?
There are 5 electricity providers operating in Wapello County, Iowa.