Utility Providers in Knierim, Iowa

Knierim is served by 17 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Knierim vs. US average

Electricity
11.0¢/kWh
↓ 33% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 18% 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 Knierim-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 Knierim

Electricity$50-$99 (11.0¢–11.0¢/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 Knierim heats its homes

10%
90%

10% natural gas · 90% other fuels

Electric rates in Knierim

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

Knierim
11.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include MidAmerican Energy Co, Midland Power Coop.

This is 33% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Knierim

Knierim has moderate broadband coverage.

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

MidAmerican Energy Co
Midland Power Coop

Water 12 providers

FARNHAMVILLE WATER SUPPLY
JOLLEY WATER SUPPLY
KNIERIM WATER SUPPLY
LAKE CITY WATER SUPPLY
LOHRVILLE WATER SUPPLY
LYTTON WATER DEPARTMENT
MANSON WATER SUPPLY
POMEROY WATER SUPPLY
RINARD WATER SUPPLY
ROCKWELL CITY WATER SUPPLY
SOMERS WATER WORKS
TWIN LAKES UTILITIES

Internet 3 providers

UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Knierim, 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.