Residential electricity prices in Iowa City, IA in March 2025 averaged approximately 12.55 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 27% less than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 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 February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Iowa City decreased approximately 0%, from 12.22 ¢/kWh to 12.21 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Iowa City in March 2025 averaged 11.50 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 21% less than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 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) decreased approximately 14%, from 10.44 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 9.03 $/Mcf (February 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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