Utility Providers in Galva, Iowa

Galva is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Ida County.

Ida County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Galva vs. US average

Electricity
10.9¢/kWh
↓ 34% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 19% below 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 Galva-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 Galva

Electricity$150-$199 (8.9¢–12.7¢/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 Galva heats its homes

48%
30%
22%

48% natural gas · 30% electricity · 22% other fuels

Electric rates in Galva

Residential rates range from 8.9¢ to 12.7¢ per kWh.

Galva
10.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, MidAmerican Energy Co, North West Rural Electric Coop.

This is 34% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Galva

Galva has strong broadband coverage.

Comserv
500 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
500 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
MidAmerican Energy Co
North West Rural Electric Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 5 providers

ARTHUR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
BATTLE CREEK WATER SUPPLY
GALVA WATER SUPPLY
HOLSTEIN, CITY OF
IDA GROVE WATER UTILITY

Sewer 2 providers

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Comserv
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Galva, 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.