Residential electricity prices in Iowa City, IA in May 2025 averaged approximately 14.23 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Iowa City differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Iowa City increased approximately 2%, from 13.17 ¢/kWh to 13.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Iowa City in May 2025 averaged 16.37 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% less than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Iowa City natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Iowa City natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Iowa City (Iowa) increased approximately 14%, from 12.04 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 13.71 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The city of Iowa City (Iowa) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Iowa City 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 Iowa City solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA in Johnson County has an approximate population of 67,862. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Iowa City, IA, or for other information related to utilities in Iowa City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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