Utility rates in Palo vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Palo
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 Palo heats its homes
57% natural gas · 27% electricity · 17% other fuels
Electric rates in Palo
Residential rates range from 13.0¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.
Providers include East-Central Iowa Rural Elec Coop, Eastern Iowa Light & Power Coop, Interstate Power and Light Co, Linn County REC, Maquoketa Valley Rrl Elec Coop.
This is 9% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Palo
Palo has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 5 providers
Water 40 providers
Trash & Recycling 1 provider
Internet 9 providers
ZIP codes in Palo, IA
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.