Utility Providers in Lester, Iowa

Lester is served by 22 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lyon County.

Lyon County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Lester vs. US average

Electricity
17.9¢/kWh
↑ 9% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 34% 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 Lester-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 Lester

Electricity$200-$249 (17.9¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$60/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 Lester heats its homes

3%
31%
66%

3% natural gas · 31% electricity · 66% other fuels

Electric rates in Lester

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

Lester
17.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, MidAmerican Energy Co, North West Rural Electric Coop.

This is 9% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Lester

Lester has strong broadband coverage.

Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Fenton Coop Tel. Co.
100 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 3 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
MidAmerican Energy Co
North West Rural Electric Coop

Water 12 providers

ALVORD MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
DOON WATER SUPPLY
GEORGE WATER SUPPLY
INWOOD WATER SUPPLY
LARCHWOOD WATER SUPPLY
LESTER WATER SUPPLY
LITTLE ROCK WATER SUPPLY
LYON-SIOUX RWS-BIG SIOUX
LYON-SIOUX RWS-BOYDEN
LYON-SIOUX RWS-DOON
LYON-SIOUX RWS-ROCK RAPIDS
ROCK RAPIDS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS

Sewer 1 provider

LESTER CITY OF STP

Internet 6 providers

Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Fenton Coop Tel. Co.
Fiber up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Lester, 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.