Utility rates in Carbon vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Carbon
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 Carbon heats its homes
15% natural gas · 51% electricity · 34% other fuels
Electric rates in Carbon
Residential rates range from 14.3¢ to 14.3¢ per kWh.
Providers include Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, South Central Indiana REMC, Utilities Dist-Western IN REMC, Western Indiana Energy REMC.
This is 13% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Carbon
Carbon has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 4 providers
Natural Gas 2 providers
Water 7 providers
Sewer 1 provider
Trash & Recycling 1 provider
Internet 7 providers
ZIP codes in Carbon, IN
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.