Utility Providers in Sanborn, Iowa

Sanborn is served by 21 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in O'Brien County.

O'Brien County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Sanborn vs. US average

Electricity
12.6¢/kWh
↓ 24% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% 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 Sanborn-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 Sanborn

Electricity$150-$199 (8.9¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/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 Sanborn heats its homes

70%
20%
11%

70% natural gas · 20% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in Sanborn

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

Sanborn
13.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 24% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Sanborn

Sanborn has strong broadband coverage.

C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Northern Iowa Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Premier Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
The Community Agency
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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
North West Rural Electric Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Sanborn Municipal Gas Utility

Water 7 providers

CALUMET WATER SUPPLY
HARTLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
PAULLINA MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
SANBORN WATER SUPPLY
SHELDON WATER DEPARTMENT
SUTHERLAND WATER SUPPLY

Sewer 1 provider

SANBORN CITY OF STP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Northern Iowa Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
The Community Agency
Fiber / Fixed Wireless 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 Sanborn, 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.