Utility Providers in Pocahontas, Iowa

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

Pocahontas County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Pocahontas vs. US average

Electricity
11.9¢/kWh
↓ 28% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 11% below 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 Pocahontas-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 Pocahontas

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–12.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Pocahontas heats its homes

55%
26%
18%

55% natural gas · 26% electricity · 18% other fuels

Electric rates in Pocahontas

Residential rates range from 11.0¢ to 12.7¢ per kWh.

Pocahontas
11.8¢/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 28% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Pocahontas

Pocahontas has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Palmer Mutual Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Pocahontas Fiber Network
500 Mbps
Fiber

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 1 provider

POCAHONTAS CITY OF STP

Internet 10 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 40 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
Palmer Mutual Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Pocahontas Fiber Network
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps

ZIP codes in Pocahontas, 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.