Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 16¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $24.08 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.79
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$24.08
150 kWh
Per year
$289
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.04 | $145 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.79 | $24.08 | $289 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.58 | $48.15 | $578 |
Iowa vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in Iowa?
At Iowa's current average residential rate of 16¢/kWh (July 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.79 per day, $24.08 per month, or $289 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Iowa more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $24.08 per month here versus $27.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 16¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.