Utility Providers in Thayer, Indiana

Thayer is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Newton County.

Newton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Thayer vs. US average

Electricity
17.9¢/kWh
↑ 9% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 21% above IN state average (14.8¢)
Natural gas
$9.50/Mcf
↓ 34% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Thayer-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 Thayer

Electricity$100-$149 (17.9¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+

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 Thayer heats its homes

54%
46%

54% natural gas · 46% other fuels

Electric rates in Thayer

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

Thayer
17.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Jasper County Rural E M C, Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co.

This is 9% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Thayer

Thayer has moderate broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
NITCO
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Jasper County Rural E M C
Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co

Natural Gas 2 providers

Northern Indiana Pub Svc Co

Water 8 providers

BROOK WATER UTILITY
GEORGE ADE MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER
GOODLAND WATER WORKS
KENTLAND WATER WORKS
MOROCCO WATER DEPARTMENT
NEWTON CO. REGIONAL WATER & SEWER
RIVER BEND MANOR MOBILE HOME PARK

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

Northwest Indiana SWMD

Internet 4 providers

Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
NITCO
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Thayer, IN

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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.