Utility Providers in De Smet, Idaho

De Smet is served by 16 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Benewah County.

Benewah County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in De Smet vs. US average

Electricity
10.2¢/kWh
↓ 38% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 11% 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 De Smet-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 De Smet

Electricity$200-$249 (10.2¢–10.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 De Smet heats its homes

3%
26%
71%

3% natural gas · 26% electricity · 71% other fuels

Electric rates in De Smet

Residential rates range from 10.2¢ to 10.2¢ per kWh.

De Smet
10.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Avista Corp, Inland Power & Light Company, Kootenai Electric Cooperative.

This is 38% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in De Smet

De Smet has moderate broadband coverage.

Red Spectrum Communications LLC
500 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Ziply Fiber
10 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Inland Power & Light Company
Kootenai Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 9 providers

CASSANDRA HILLS OWNERS ASSN
COTTONWOOD POINT WATER ASSN
EMIDA WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION
EVERGREEN TERRACE WATER ASSOCIATION
FERNWOOD WATER DIST
PLUMMER CITY OF
SANTA WATER AND SEWER DIST
ST MARIES CITY OF

Internet 4 providers

Red Spectrum Communications LLC
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Ziply Fiber
DSL up to 10 Mbps

ZIP codes in De Smet, ID

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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.