Utility Providers in Hinton, Iowa

Hinton is served by 24 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Plymouth County.

Plymouth County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hinton vs. US average

Electricity
10.0¢/kWh
↓ 39% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 25% 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 Hinton-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 Hinton

Electricity$150-$199 (8.9¢–11.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/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 Hinton heats its homes

27%
35%
39%

27% natural gas · 35% electricity · 39% other fuels

Electric rates in Hinton

Residential rates range from 8.9¢ to 11.0¢ per kWh.

Hinton
9.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 40% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hinton

Hinton has strong broadband coverage.

Northern Iowa Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Premier Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Westel Systems
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Western Iowa Telephone Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 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

Water 10 providers

BRUNSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
CRAIG WATER WORKS
HINTON WATER SUPPLY
KINGSLEY WATER SUPPLY
LEMARS WATER DEPARTMENT
MERRILL MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
OYENS WATER SUPPLY
REMSEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
WESTFIELD WATER SUPPLY

Sewer 1 provider

HINTON CITY OF STP

Internet 10 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Northern Iowa Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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
Westel Systems
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Western Iowa Telephone Association
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hinton, 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.