Residential electricity prices in 50261 in March 2026 averaged approximately 13.42 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about INF% more than the national average rate of ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 50261 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in 50261 increased approximately 5%, from 12.14 ¢/kWh to 12.74 ¢/kWh. [1]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Van Meter natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 50261 (Van Meter, IA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Van Meter (Iowa) increased approximately n/a%, from $/Mcf ( ) to $/Mcf ( ). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Van Meter solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Van Meter levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 50261 is associated with the city of Van Meter, IA in Dallas County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 50261, or for other information related to utilities in Iowa, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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