Utility Providers in Battle Creek, Iowa

Battle Creek is served by 18 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Ida County.

Ida County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek-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 Battle Creek

Electricity$150-$199 (8.9¢–11.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Battle Creek heats its homes

44%
36%
20%

44% natural gas · 36% electricity · 20% other fuels

Electric rates in Battle Creek

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

Battle Creek
9.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include 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 Battle Creek

Battle Creek has strong broadband coverage.

Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Comserv
500 Mbps
Fiber
Sac County Mutual Telephone Co
300 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
115 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
MidAmerican Energy Co
North West Rural Electric Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 5 providers

ARTHUR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
BATTLE CREEK WATER SUPPLY
GALVA WATER SUPPLY
HOLSTEIN, CITY OF
IDA GROVE WATER UTILITY

Sewer 1 provider

BATTLE CREEK CITY OF STP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Comserv
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Sac County Mutual Telephone Co
Fiber up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Battle Creek, 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.