Utility Providers in Iola, Texas

Iola is served by 28 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Grimes County.

Grimes County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Iola vs. US average

Electricity
14.0¢/kWh
↓ 7% below US average (15.0¢)
↑ 3% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Iola-area providers. Natural gas: EIA state-level residential price (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 15.0¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Iola

Electricity$150-$199 (13.2¢–14.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$43/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 Iola heats its homes

72%
27%

72% electricity · 27% other fuels

Electric rates in Iola

Residential rates range from 13.2¢ to 14.7¢ per kWh.

Iola
13.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Entergy Texas Inc., Mid-South Electric Coop Assn, San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 7% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

Note: Texas has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Iola

Iola has strong broadband coverage.

MidSouth Fiber Internet
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Entergy Texas Inc.
Mid-South Electric Coop Assn
San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 18 providers

ANDERSON WATER SYSTEM
CITY OF NAVASOTA
DOBBIN PLANTERSVILLE WSC 2
GRASSY CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK
HIGHWAY 90 ESTATES
MILL CREEK ESTATES
POE BRACEWELL WATER SYSTEM
RICHARDS WATER SYSTEM
SHANNON PLACE WATER SYSTEM
SHIRO WATER SYSTEM
TDCJ LUTHER UNITS
WEST MAGNOLIA FOREST
WICKSON CREEK SUD GRIMES COUNTY

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
MidSouth Fiber Internet
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Iola, TX

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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. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. 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: April 2026.