Rates by state / Iowa / City of Ames - (IA)
Municipal · 25,123 residential customers
City of Ames - (IA) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, 14% below the Iowa average of 14.1¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
12.1¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$72/mo
At 597 kWh a month
1-year change
+0.2%
5 years: +4.5%
Average rate by year
202011.6¢
202111.6¢
202211.7¢
202312.2¢
202412.1¢
202512.1¢
City of Ames - (IA) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Ames - (IA)'s 2025 average rate of 12.1¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Ames - (IA) | Iowa average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $61 | $71 |
| 750 kWh | $91 | $106 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121 | $141 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182 | $212 |
| 2,000 kWh | $242 | $283 |
Other utilities in Iowa
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 639,558 | 11.2¢ |
| Interstate Power and Light Co | 419,451 | 17.8¢ |
| Corridor Energy Cooperative | 30,992 | 14.2¢ |
| Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop | 20,472 | 14.8¢ |
| Cedar Falls Utilities | 17,746 | 11.6¢ |
| Midland Power Coop | 12,083 | 13.7¢ |
| Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop | 11,161 | 13.8¢ |
| Board of Water Electric & Communications | 10,105 | 12.9¢ |
City of Ames - (IA): common questions
- How much does City of Ames - (IA) charge per kWh?
- City of Ames - (IA) residential customers paid an average of 12.1¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Ames - (IA) electric bill?
- The average City of Ames - (IA) household used 597 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $72 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Ames - (IA) cheaper than other utilities in Iowa?
- City of Ames - (IA)'s average rate is 14% below the Iowa average of 14.1¢. 4 of 25 utilities in Iowa have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Ames - (IA) raise rates?
- City of Ames - (IA)'s average residential rate changed +0.2% from 2024 to 2025 and +4.5% since 2020.
- Is my City of Ames - (IA) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Iowa homes and your rate with City of Ames - (IA)'s average.
Got a City of Ames - (IA) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.