Utility Providers in Storm Lake, Iowa

Storm Lake is served by 28 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Buena Vista County.

Buena Vista County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake-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 Storm Lake

Electricity$100-$149 (11.0¢–12.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Storm Lake heats its homes

59%
34%
7%

59% natural gas · 34% electricity · 7% other fuels

Electric rates in Storm Lake

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

Storm Lake
11.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 28% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Storm Lake

Storm Lake has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Quantum Fiber
940 Mbps
Fiber
Comserv
500 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
MidAmerican Energy Co

Water 12 providers

ALBERT CITY MUNI WATER SUPPLY
ALTA MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT
IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER
LAKE CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
LAKESIDE WATER SUPPLY
LINN GROVE WATER WORKS
MARATHON LIGHT & WATER DEPARTMENT
NEWELL WATER TREATMENT PLANT
REMBRANDT WATER SUPPLY
SIOUX RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT
STORM LAKE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
TRUESDALE WATER SUPPLY

Sewer 2 providers

SOUTH WEST SHORELINE SANITARY DISTRICT
STORM LAKE CITY OF STP

Internet 11 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Comserv
Fiber up to 500 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
Quantum Fiber
Fiber up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
WIN LLC
Fiber up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Storm Lake, 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.