Utility Providers in Chariton, Iowa

Chariton is served by 12 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lucas County.

Lucas County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Chariton 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 Chariton-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 Chariton

Electricity$200-$249 (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 Chariton heats its homes

47%
24%
29%

47% natural gas · 24% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in Chariton

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

Chariton
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Chariton is served by Interstate Power and Light Co, a investor owned utility.

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

Internet providers in Chariton

Chariton has strong broadband coverage.

Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Interstate Power and Light Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 3 providers

CHARITON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
RATHBUN REGIONAL WATER ASSN (RATHBUN)
RUSSELL WATER SUPPLY

Sewer 1 provider

CHARITON CITY OF STP

Internet 6 providers

Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Chariton, 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.