Residential electricity prices in 50071 in January 2025 averaged approximately 12.05 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 50071 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in 50071 increased approximately 4%, from 11.95 ¢/kWh to 12.43 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 50071 in January 2025 averaged 8.65 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 30% less than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dows natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 50071 (Dows, IA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dows (Iowa) increased approximately 3%, from 8.14 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 8.40 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 50071 (Dows, IA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Dows values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Dows solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dows levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 50071 is associated with the city of Dows, IA in Wright County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 50071, or for other information related to utilities in Iowa, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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