What is the average electricity rate in Iowa City, Iowa?

The average residential electricity rate in Iowa City is approximately 13.57¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $107 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Iowa City?

Natural gas customers in Iowa City pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $0.97/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Iowa City, Iowa?

Electricity in Iowa City is distributed by MidAmerican Energy Co and Interstate Power and Light Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Iowa City?

Iowa City 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 Iowa City electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Iowa City's electricity rate of 13.57¢/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 Iowa City?

To start electric service in Iowa City, contact MidAmerican Energy Co and Interstate Power and Light Co. 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.

Iowa City, Iowa Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City is served by MidAmerican Energy Co and Interstate Power and Light Co. Utilities covering Johnson County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.57¢/kWh — below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $107. Natural gas in Iowa City is distributed by MidAmerican Energy.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Iowa City's electricity rate of 13.57¢/kWh is 0.57¢ below the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Iowa City

MidAmerican Energy Co
Interstate Power and Light Co
Linn County REC

Natural Gas Utility in Iowa City

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Iowa City vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Iowa City	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.57¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.97	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$107	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Iowa City Residents

As a Iowa city, Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Iowa City is approximately 13.57¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $107 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Iowa City pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $0.97/therm per therm.
Electricity in Iowa City is distributed by MidAmerican Energy Co and Interstate Power and Light Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Iowa City 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.
Iowa City's electricity rate of 13.57¢/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 Iowa City, contact MidAmerican Energy Co and Interstate Power and Light Co. 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.