City of Ames - (IA) Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for City of Ames - (IA) and how they compare to the Iowa average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of City of Ames - (IA) average $68.99/month at 12.1¢/kWh — below the Iowa average of $136.46.
Where City of Ames - (IA) rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11.64¢/kWh | $68.50/mo | 23,943 |
| 2020 | 11.6¢/kWh | $68.89/mo | 24,342 |
| 2021 | 11.55¢/kWh | $69.84/mo | 24,900 |
| 2022 | 11.73¢/kWh | $71.01/mo | 24,889 |
| 2023 | 12.19¢/kWh | $72.19/mo | 24,832 |
| 2024 | 12.1¢/kWh | $68.99/mo | 24,979 |
Rate context in Iowa
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for City of Ames - (IA)'s 2024 annual figure.
City of Ames - (IA) vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | City of Ames - (IA) | Iowa (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $68.99/mo | $136.46/mo |
| Rate | 12.1¢/kWh | 15.93¢/kWh |
Cities served by City of Ames - (IA)
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with City of Ames - (IA)?
City of Ames - (IA) residential customers averaged $68.99 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $827.92 per year.
What does City of Ames - (IA) charge per kWh?
City of Ames - (IA) averaged 12.1¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does City of Ames - (IA) compare to the Iowa average?
City of Ames - (IA) bills average $68.99 — lower than the Iowa average of $136.46 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does City of Ames - (IA) serve?
City of Ames - (IA) served 24,979 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in IA.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for City of Ames - (IA). Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.