Utility Providers in La Motte, Iowa

La Motte is served by 26 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jackson County.

Jackson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in La Motte vs. US average

Electricity
15.6¢/kWh
≈ About 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 La Motte-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 La Motte

Electricity$100-$149 (13.2¢–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 La Motte heats its homes

31%
6%
63%

31% natural gas · 6% electricity · 63% other fuels

Electric rates in La Motte

Residential rates range from 13.2¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

La Motte
15.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Maquoketa - (IA), City of Preston, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Interstate Power and Light Co, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop.

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

Internet providers in La Motte

La Motte has strong broadband coverage.

Andrew Telephone Company Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Cascade Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
La Motte Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Bernard Telephone Company
500 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 5 providers

City of Maquoketa - (IA)
City of Preston
Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop
Interstate Power and Light Co
Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop

Water 10 providers

ANDREW WATER SUPPLY
BALDWIN WATER SUPPLY
BELLEVUE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
LA MOTTE WATER SUPPLY
MAQUOKETA MUNICIPAL WATER
MILES WATER DEPARTMENT
MONMOUTH WATER SUPPLY
PRESTON MUNI WATER SUPPLY
SABULA WATER SUPPLY
SPRINGBROOK WATER DEPT

Sewer 1 provider

LA MOTTE CITY OF STP

Internet 10 providers

Andrew Telephone Company Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Bernard Telephone Company
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Cascade Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 10 Mbps
La Motte Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 300 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

ZIP codes in La Motte, 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.