Residential electricity prices in Ankeny, IA in September 2025 averaged approximately 14.79 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 18% less than the national average rate of 18.07 ¢/kWh (September 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Ankeny differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2024 to August 2025 - residential electricity prices in Ankeny increased approximately 6%, from 14.78 ¢/kWh to 15.64 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Ankeny in September 2025 averaged 21.25 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 13% less than the national average rate of 24.56 $/Mcf (September 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Ankeny natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Ankeny natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Ankeny (Iowa) increased approximately 9%, from 20.57 $/Mcf (August 2024) to 22.45 $/Mcf (August 2025). [2]
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The city of Ankeny (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Ankeny 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 Ankeny solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Ankeny 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 city of Ankeny, IA in Polk County has an approximate population of 45,582. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Ankeny, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Ankeny, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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