What is the average electricity rate in Elk Horn, Iowa?

The average residential electricity rate in Elk Horn is approximately 13.86¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $96 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Elk Horn?

Natural gas customers in Elk Horn pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $0.99/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Elk Horn, Iowa?

Electricity in Elk Horn is distributed by MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Elk Horn?

Elk Horn natural gas service is provided by MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Elk Horn electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Elk Horn's electricity rate of 13.86¢/kWh is below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Elk Horn?

To start electric service in Elk Horn, contact MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). For gas service, contact MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Elk Horn, Iowa Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Elk Horn, Iowa

Elk Horn, Iowa is served by MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) for electricity and MidAmerican Energy for natural gas. Rates in Elk Horn are comparable to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh, and residents can access all state-level energy assistance programs.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Elk Horn's electricity rate of 13.86¢/kWh is 0.28¢ below the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Elk Horn

MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway)
Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light)
Corn Belt Power Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in Elk Horn

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Elk Horn vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Elk Horn	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.86¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.99	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$96	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$89	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Elk Horn Residents

As a Iowa city, Elk Horn residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Iowa LIHEAP
✅ Iowa Energy Assistance Program
✅ Iowa Weatherization Assistance
✅ MidAmerican Energy Efficiency Rebates

Energy-Saving Tips for Elk Horn Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Elk Horn, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Elk Horn is approximately 13.86¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $96 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Elk Horn pay an average of $89 per month. The rate is approximately $0.99/therm per therm.
Electricity in Elk Horn is distributed by MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Elk Horn natural gas service is provided by MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Elk Horn's electricity rate of 13.86¢/kWh is below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Elk Horn, contact MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway) and Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light). For gas service, contact MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (IES Utilities). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.