Electricity rates in 50599 — Woolstock, IA
Homes in ZIP 50599 pay about 14.3¢ per kWh (Prairie Energy Coop, 2024 average). The Iowa average is 17.1¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 14.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 50599 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 50599
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Energy Coop Cooperative | 14.3¢ 2024 | $183 | 3,440 |
| MidAmerican Energy Co. Investor Owned · serves Wright County | 11.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $87 | 632,436 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Wright County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| Midland Power Coop Cooperative · serves Wright County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $191 | 11,939 |
| Franklin Rural Electric Coop (IA) Cooperative · serves Wright County | 11.3¢ 2024 | $361 | 1,956 |
| City of Woolstock (IA) Municipal · serves Wright County | 16.5¢ 2024 | $141 | 124 |
| Boone Valley Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Wright County | 9.2¢ 2024 | $728 | 95 |
| Cass Electric Coop Cooperative · serves Wright County | 26.1¢ 2024 | $259 | 88 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Wright County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Iowa price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the West North Central region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 50599
How much does electricity cost in 50599?
About 14.3¢ per kWh for homes (Prairie Energy Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $129.
Who is the electric utility for 50599?
Prairie Energy Coop, with about 3,440 residential customers in Iowa; 7 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in IA getting more expensive?
The Iowa residential average was 17.1¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 10.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.