Utility Providers in Universal, Indiana

Universal is served by 20 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Vermillion County.

Vermillion County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Universal vs. US average

Electricity
14.3¢/kWh
↓ 13% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% below 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 Universal-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 Universal

Electricity$150-$199 (14.3¢–14.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Universal heats its homes

57%
41%
2%

57% natural gas · 41% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in Universal

Residential rates range from 14.3¢ to 14.3¢ per kWh.

Universal
14.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Universal is served by Duke Energy Indiana, LLC, a investor owned utility.

This is 13% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Universal

Universal has moderate broadband coverage.

Joink
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Duke Energy Indiana, LLC

Natural Gas 2 providers

CenterPoint Energy North
Indiana Gas And Electric

Water 12 providers

CAYUGA WATER DEPARTMENT
CITY OF GEORGETOWN (ILLINOIS)
CLINTON TOWNSHIP WATER COMPANY
CLINTON WATER UTILITY
DANA WATER WORKS
FAIRVIEW PARK WATER UTILITIES
HILLSDALE WATER CORPORATION
NEWPORT WATER WORKS
PERRYSVILLE WATER WORKS
ST. BERNICE WATER CORP.
UNIVERSAL WATER WORKS
VERMILLION RISE MEGA PARK

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

Vermillion County SWMD

Internet 4 providers

Joink
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Universal, 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.