Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Iowa
2024 was a good year for the Iowa grid: 167 minutes without power per customer, against a 2019–2023 average of 441.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
167 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in July.
Natural Gas Outages
60.2% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $10.33 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
88.9% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 73%.
Water Service Outages
1,080 community water systems; 11% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Iowa | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 167 | 611 | 13th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 1.15 | ||
| Households with broadband | 88.9% | 91% | 41st |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 73% | 55.9% | 5th |
| Community water systems | 1,080 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 11% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 60.2% | 46.5% | 12th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $10.33 | $14.50 | 43rd (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 22,647 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Iowa
- Power Outages MidAmerican Energy, Alliant Energy
- Natural Gas Outages Black Hills Energy, MidAmerican Energy
- Internet Outages CenturyLink, Mediacom
- Water Service Outages Des Moines Water Works, Cedar Rapids Utilities, Iowa American Water, City of Sioux City Utilities, City of Iowa City Water Division
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