Electricity rates in 50853 — Massena, IA
Homes in ZIP 50853 pay about 18.6¢ per kWh (Interstate Power and Light Co., Jan–Aug 2026). 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 18.6¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 50853 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 50853
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| MidAmerican Energy Co. Investor Owned · serves Cass County | 11.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $87 | 632,436 |
| Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop Cooperative · serves Cass County | 13.6¢ 2024 | $179 | 6,062 |
| Waverly Municipal Elec Utility Municipal · serves Cass County | 12.0¢ 2024 | $248 | 5,151 |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc. (IA) Cooperative · serves Cass County | 11.8¢ 2024 | $238 | 5,108 |
| Guthrie County Rural E C A Cooperative · serves Cass County | 9.1¢ 2024 | $251 | 4,960 |
| Atlantic Municipal Utilities Municipal · serves Cass County | 7.1¢ 2024 | $230 | 4,687 |
| Nishnabotna Valley R E C Cooperative · serves Cass County | 9.5¢ 2024 | $455 | 3,727 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Cass 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 50853
How much does electricity cost in 50853?
About 18.6¢ per kWh for homes (Interstate Power and Light Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $167.
Who is the electric utility for 50853?
Interstate Power and Light Co., with about 417,153 residential customers in Iowa; 8 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¢.