Electricity rates in 51342 — Graettinger, IA
Homes in ZIP 51342 pay about 13.8¢ per kWh (Iowa Lakes Electric 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 13.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 51342 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 51342
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in IA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Electric Coop Cooperative | 13.8¢ 2024 | $199 | 9,714 |
| MidAmerican Energy Co. Investor Owned · serves Palo Alto County | 11.8¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $87 | 632,436 |
| Interstate Power and Light Co. Investor Owned · serves Palo Alto County | 18.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 417,153 |
| City of West Bend Municipal · serves Palo Alto County | 11.2¢ 2024 | $308 | 615 |
| City of Graettinger (IA) Municipal · serves Palo Alto County | 7.4¢ 2024 | $106 | 512 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Palo Alto 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 51342
How much does electricity cost in 51342?
About 13.8¢ per kWh for homes (Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $124.
Who is the electric utility for 51342?
Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, with about 9,714 residential customers in Iowa; 4 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¢.