Utility Providers in Delaware, Iowa

Delaware is served by 14 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Delaware County.

Delaware County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Delaware vs. US average

Electricity
17.9¢/kWh
↑ 9% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 34% 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 Delaware-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 Delaware

Electricity$100-$149 (17.9¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$15/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 Delaware heats its homes

10%
90%

10% electricity · 90% other fuels

Electric rates in Delaware

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

Delaware
17.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Interstate Power and Light Co, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop.

This is 9% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Delaware

Delaware has moderate broadband coverage.

Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop
Interstate Power and Light Co
Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop

Water 8 providers

COLESBURG WATER SUPPLY
DELAWARE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
DELHI WATER SUPPLY
EARLVILLE MUNI WATER SUPPLY
HOPKINTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
MANCHESTER WATER SUPPLY
PENN CENTER INC
RYAN WATER SUPPLY

Internet 3 providers

T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Delaware, 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.