Utility Providers in Royal, Iowa

Royal is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Clay County.

Clay County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Royal vs. US average

Electricity
13.2¢/kWh
↓ 20% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$10.33/Mcf
↓ 29% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Royal-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 Royal

Electricity$150-$199 (8.9¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Royal heats its homes

57%
5%
39%

57% natural gas · 5% electricity · 39% other fuels

Electric rates in Royal

Residential rates range from 8.9¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

Royal
13.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, Iowa Lakes Electric Coop, North West Rural Electric Coop.

This is 20% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Royal

Royal has strong broadband coverage.

Royal Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
The Community Agency
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
UFTC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
500 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
North West Rural Electric Coop

Water 6 providers

DICKENS WATER WORKS
EVERLY WATER SUPPLY
FOSTORIA MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER
PETERSON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
SPENCER MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY

Sewer 2 providers

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
Royal Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
The Community Agency
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
UFTC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Royal, 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.