Utility Providers in Ottosen, Iowa

Ottosen is served by 18 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Humboldt County.

Humboldt County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Ottosen vs. US average

Electricity
13.9¢/kWh
↓ 16% 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 Ottosen-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 Ottosen

Electricity$200-$249 (11.0¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/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 Ottosen heats its homes

7%
93%

7% electricity · 93% other fuels

Electric rates in Ottosen

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

Ottosen
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include MidAmerican Energy Co, Midland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop.

This is 16% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Ottosen

Ottosen has strong broadband coverage.

Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

MidAmerican Energy Co
Midland Power Coop
Prairie Energy Coop

Water 8 providers

BODE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
DAKOTA CITY WATER SUPPLY
HUMBOLDT MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT
LIVERMORE WATER SUPPLY
OTTOSEN WATER SUPPLY
RENWICK MUNIC WATER SUPPLY
RUTLAND WATER SUPPLY
THOR WATER WORKS

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Ottosen, 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.