Utility Providers in Barnes City, Iowa

Barnes City is served by 15 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Mahaska County.

Mahaska County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Barnes City 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 Barnes City-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 Barnes City

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas<$50
Water & sewer~$83/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 Barnes City heats its homes

74%
16%
10%

74% natural gas · 16% electricity · 10% other fuels

Electric rates in Barnes City

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

Barnes City
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 Barnes City

Barnes City has strong broadband coverage.

Nextlink
500 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UPN
100 Mbps
Fiber
BCCTC
25 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 2 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
MidAmerican Energy Co

Natural Gas 2 providers

Water 4 providers

MAHASKA RURAL WATER (NEW SHARON)
MAHASKA RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC.
OSKALOOSA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT

Sewer 1 provider

BARNES CITY, CITY OF STP

Internet 6 providers

BCCTC
DSL up to 25 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
UPN
Fiber up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Barnes City, 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.