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

The average residential electricity rate in Sioux City is approximately 10.91¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $91 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Sioux City?

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

Which electric company serves Sioux City, Iowa?

Electricity in Sioux City is distributed by MidAmerican Energy Co and North West Rural Electric Coop. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Sioux City?

Sioux 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 Sioux City electricity rates compare to Iowa averages?

Sioux City's electricity rate of 10.91¢/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 Sioux City?

To start electric service in Sioux City, contact MidAmerican Energy Co and North West Rural Electric Coop. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Sioux City, Iowa

Sioux City is served by MidAmerican Energy Co and North West Rural Electric Coop. Utilities covering Woodbury County report an average residential electricity rate of 10.91¢/kWh — below the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $91. Natural gas in Sioux City is distributed by MidAmerican Energy.

Compared to the Iowa state average of 14.14¢/kWh/kWh, Sioux City's electricity rate of 10.91¢/kWh is 3.23¢ below the Iowa average. As Iowa has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Sioux City

MidAmerican Energy Co
North West Rural Electric Coop

Natural Gas Utility in Sioux City

MidAmerican Energy
Alliant Energy (IES Utilities)

Sioux City vs Iowa Energy Rates

Metric	Sioux City	Iowa Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	10.91¢	14.14¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.97	$0.97	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$91	$98	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$87	$87	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Sioux City Residents

As a Iowa city, Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux City, Iowa

The average residential electricity rate in Sioux City is approximately 10.91¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $91 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Sioux City pay an average of $87 per month. The rate is approximately $0.97/therm per therm.
Electricity in Sioux City is distributed by MidAmerican Energy Co and North West Rural Electric Coop. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Sioux 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.
Sioux City's electricity rate of 10.91¢/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 Sioux City, contact MidAmerican Energy Co and North West Rural Electric Coop. 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.