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Utility Providers in Archer, Iowa

Archer is served by 20 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in O'Brien County.

O'Brien County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Archer vs. US average

Electricity
10.0¢/kWh
↓ 39% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 25% below 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 Archer-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 Archer

Electricity$250+ (8.9¢–11.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/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 Archer heats its homes

17%
63%
20%

17% natural gas · 63% electricity · 20% other fuels

Electric rates in Archer

Residential rates range from 8.9¢ to 11.0¢ per kWh.

Archer
9.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, MidAmerican Energy Co, North West Rural Electric Coop.

This is 40% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Archer

Archer has strong broadband coverage.

C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Hospers Telephone Exchange Inc. d/b/a Premier Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Premier Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
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Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
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MidAmerican Energy Co
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North West Rural Electric Coop
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Water 7 providers

CALUMET WATER SUPPLY
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HARTLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
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PAULLINA MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
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PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
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SANBORN WATER SUPPLY
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SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT
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SUTHERLAND WATER SUPPLY
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Sewer 1 provider

ARCHER CITY OF STP
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Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Hospers Telephone Exchange Inc. d/b/a Premier Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Premier Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
The Community Agency
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
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UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
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Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in Archer, IA

51231

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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.