Best Cities for Solar in Iowa
Iowa has 12 tracked locations with an average of 4.2 hrs/day of peak sun and $1,152/year in average solar savings. The best location is Council Bluffs (51501) with $1,199/year in savings.
12
tracked locations
4.2 hrs
avg peak sun/day
$1,152
avg annual savings
10.2 yrs
avg payback
Solar Data by ZIP Code in Iowa
| City / ZIP | Peak Sun | 6kW Cost | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs 51501 | 4.4 hrs | $18,600 | $1,199/yr | 10.9 yrs |
| Des Moines 50301 | 4.3 hrs | $18,600 | $1,172/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Le Mars 51001 | 4.3 hrs | $18,600 | $1,172/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Ames 50101 | 4.3 hrs | $18,600 | $1,172/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Nevada 50201 | 4.3 hrs | $18,600 | $1,172/yr | 11.1 yrs |
| Ackley 50001 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,145/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Waterloo 50701 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,145/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Iowa City 52201 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,145/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Cedar Rapids 52401 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,145/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Marengo 52301 | 4.2 hrs | $18,600 | $1,145/yr | 11.4 yrs |
| Mason City 50401 | 4.1 hrs | $18,600 | $1,118/yr | 11.7 yrs |
| Dubuque 52001 | 4.0 hrs | $18,600 | $1,091/yr | 12 yrs |
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: NREL, DSIRE, EIA