Utility Providers in Jamaica, Iowa

Jamaica is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Guthrie County.

Guthrie County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Jamaica vs. US average

Electricity
15.5¢/kWh
↓ 6% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 16% 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 Jamaica-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 Jamaica

Electricity$100-$149 (13.1¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Jamaica heats its homes

51%
13%
36%

51% natural gas · 13% electricity · 36% other fuels

Electric rates in Jamaica

Residential rates range from 13.1¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

Jamaica
15.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, Midland Power Coop.

This is 6% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Jamaica

Jamaica has strong broadband coverage.

Jefferson Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Minburn Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Panora Communications Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
Midland Power Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 8 providers

BAYARD WATER SUPPLY
CASEY WATER SUPPLY
GUTHRIE CENTER MUNI WATER WORK
JAMAICA WATER SUPPLY
LAKE PANORAMA WATER COMPANY
PANORA WATER WORKS
XENIA RWD (DES MOINES)
YALE WATER SUPPLY

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL
Jefferson Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Minburn Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Panora Communications Cooperative
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 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Jamaica, 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.