Utility Providers in Albia, Iowa

Albia is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Monroe County.

Monroe County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Albia vs. US average

Electricity
14.5¢/kWh
↓ 12% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 8% above IA state average (13.4¢)
Natural gas
$10.33/Mcf
↓ 29% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Albia-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Albia

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Albia heats its homes

52%
15%
33%

52% natural gas · 15% electricity · 33% other fuels

Electric rates in Albia

Residential rates range from 11.0¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

Albia
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, MidAmerican Energy Co.

This is 12% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Albia

Albia has strong broadband coverage.

Citizens Mutual Telephone
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Nextlink
500 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
MidAmerican Energy Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 3 providers

ALBIA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
LOVILIA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN)

Sewer 4 providers

ALBIA CITY OF STP (NORTH)
ALBIA CITY OF STP (WEST)
AVERY, CITY OF STP-(RATHBUN RWA)

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Albia, IA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.