Utility Providers in Earlham, Iowa

Earlham is served by 16 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Madison County.

Madison County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Earlham 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 Earlham-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 Earlham

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Earlham heats its homes

35%
33%
33%

35% natural gas · 33% electricity · 33% other fuels

Electric rates in Earlham

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

Earlham
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, MidAmerican Energy Co.

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

Internet providers in Earlham

Earlham has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
100 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
MidAmerican Energy Co

Natural Gas 2 providers

Water 5 providers

EARLHAM MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
SIRWA #2 (CRESTON)
TRURO WATERWORKS
WARREN WATER DISTRICT
WINTERSET MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS

Sewer 1 provider

EARLHAM CITY OF STP

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Earlham, 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.