Coeur d'Alene is served by 131 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Kootenai County.
Kootenai County · Updated May 2026
Utility rates in Coeur d'Alene vs. US average
Electricity
10.8¢/kWh
↓ 34% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% below ID state average (11.5¢)
Natural gas
$8.51/Mcf
↓ 41% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023),
averaged across Coeur d'Alene-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 Coeur d'Alene
Electricity$100-$149 (10.2¢–11.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$52/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 Coeur d'Alene heats its homes
52%
41%
8%
52% natural gas · 41% electricity · 8% other fuels
Electric rates in Coeur d'Alene
Residential rates range from 10.2¢ to 11.4¢ per kWh.
Coeur d'Alene
10.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh
Providers include Avista Corp, Inland Power & Light Company, Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Northern Lights, Inc.
This is 34% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene has strong broadband coverage.
TDS Telecom
8,000 Mbps
Fiber
Ziply Fiber
6,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Fatbeam
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Intermax Networks
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
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.
