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Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV 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 (5 hours/day), a 65-inch tv here costs $2.72 per month.

Per hour

1.8¢

at 80–150 W

Per day

9.0¢

5 hours/day

Per month

$2.72

17 kWh

Per year

$32.67

204 kWh

By usage level in Iowa

Usage Per day Per month Per year
Light (2.5 hrs/day) 4.5¢ $1.36 $16.34
Typical (5 hrs/day) 9.0¢ $2.72 $32.67
Heavy (10 hrs/day) $0.18 $5.44 $65.35

Iowa vs. the rest of the country

Monthly cost at typical usage.

Iowa $2.72
Midwest average $2.91
U.S. average $3.11

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run a 65-inch tv in Iowa?

At Iowa's current average residential rate of 16¢/kWh (July 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about 9.0¢ per day, $2.72 per month, or $32.67 per year.

Is running a 65-inch tv in Iowa more expensive than average?

No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.72 per month here versus $3.11 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.

65-Inch TV costs in nearby states

What else costs to run in Iowa

See the full Iowa electricity cost guide →