Utility Providers in La Porte City, Iowa

La Porte City is served by 28 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Black Hawk County.

Black Hawk County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in La Porte City vs. US average

Electricity
14.0¢/kWh
↓ 15% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 4% 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 Porte City-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 Porte City

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Porte City heats its homes

51%
24%
26%

51% natural gas · 24% electricity · 26% other fuels

Electric rates in La Porte City

Residential rates range from 11.0¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

La Porte City
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Cedar Falls Utilities, East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Interstate Power and Light Co, MidAmerican Energy Co.

This is 15% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in La Porte City

La Porte City has strong broadband coverage.

Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Heartland Technology
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
UPN
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
LaPorte City Telephone Co
500 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 4 providers

Cedar Falls Utilities
East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop
Interstate Power and Light Co
MidAmerican Energy Co

Water 11 providers

CEDAR FALLS MOBILE HOME VILLAGE
CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITIES
DUNKERTON MUNI WATER SUPPLY
ELK RUN HEIGHTS WATER SUPPLY
EVANSDALE WATER WORKS
GILBERTVILLE WATER WORKS
HUDSON WATER SUPPLY
IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY)
LA PORTE CITY UTILITIES
LENWOOD UTILITIES
WATERLOO WATER WORKS

Sewer 2 providers

LA PORTE CITY WWTP
LA PORTE CITY, CITY OF STP

Internet 11 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 40 Mbps
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Heartland Technology
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
LaPorte City Telephone Co
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UPN
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in La Porte City, 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.