Residential electricity prices in Colo, IA in April 2026 averaged approximately 13.86 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 26% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Colo differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Colo increased approximately 8%, from 12.48 ¢/kWh to 13.42 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Colo in April 2026 averaged 13.91 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 23% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Colo natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Colo natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Colo (Iowa) increased approximately 5%, from 11.45 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 11.99 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Colo solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Colo 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 city of Colo, IA in Story County has an approximate population of 876. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Colo, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Colo, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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