Utility Providers in Laurens, Iowa

Laurens is served by 24 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Pocahontas County.

Pocahontas County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Laurens vs. US average

Electricity
15.3¢/kWh
↓ 7% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 14% 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 Laurens-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 Laurens

Electricity$150-$199 (12.7¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Laurens heats its homes

51%
25%
23%

51% natural gas · 25% electricity · 23% other fuels

Electric rates in Laurens

Residential rates range from 12.7¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

Laurens
15.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, MidAmerican Energy Co, Midland Power Coop.

This is 7% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Laurens

Laurens has strong broadband coverage.

Laurens Municipal Power & Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
MidAmerican Energy Co
Midland Power Coop

Water 9 providers

FONDA WATER SUPPLY
GILMORE CITY WATERWORKS
HAVELOCK WATER SUPPLY
LAURENS WATER SUPPLY
PALMER WATER SUPPLY
PLOVER WATER SUPPLY
POCAHONTAS WATER DEPARTMENT
ROLFE WATER SUPPLY
VARINA WATER SUPPLY

Sewer 2 providers

LAURENS CITY OF STP

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL
Laurens Municipal Power & Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
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 200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Laurens, 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.