EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 52346 — Van Horne, IA

Homes in ZIP 52346 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).

Avg. home price18.6¢per kWh
UtilityInterstate Power and Light Co.
IA average17.1¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$128714 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$93
700 kWh / month · avg. use$130
900 kWh / month$167
1,200 kWh / month$223

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 52346 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 52346

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in IA
Interstate Power and Light Co.
Investor Owned
18.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$128417,153
East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop
Cooperative
13.3¢
2024
$1797,368
Linn County REC
Cooperative · serves Benton County
14.2¢
2024
$12130,323
T I P Rural Electric Coop
Cooperative · serves Benton County
12.0¢
2024
$2156,593
City of Vinton (IA)
Municipal · serves Benton County
14.5¢
2024
$1802,578
City of Traer (IA)
Municipal · serves Benton County
14.3¢
2024
$1491,099

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Benton County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Iowa price trend

10¢13¢16¢19¢22¢20222023202420252026Iowa averageU.S. averageInterstate Power and Light Co. 10¢13¢16¢19¢22¢20222023202420252026Iowa averageU.S. averageInterstate Power and Light Co.
Iowa averageU.S. averageInterstate Power and Light Co.
Aug 202617.1¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+10.2%15.5¢
vs. 5 years ago+17%14.6¢
Record high17.1¢Aug 2026
Avg. home bill$149872 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, West North Central13.1¢Dec 2027

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 52346

How much does electricity cost in 52346?

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 52346?

Interstate Power and Light Co., with about 417,153 residential customers in Iowa; 5 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¢.