Utility Providers in Varina, Iowa

Varina is served by 15 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Pocahontas County.

Pocahontas County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Varina 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 Varina-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 Varina

Electricity$100-$149 (11.0¢–12.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$5/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 Varina heats its homes

61%
39%

61% electricity · 39% other fuels

Electric rates in Varina

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

Varina
11.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

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

Internet providers in Varina

Varina has limited broadband coverage.

Nextlink
500 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
10 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
Midland Power Coop

Water 9 providers

FONDA WATER SUPPLY
GILMORE CITY WATERWORKS
HAVELOCK WATER SUPPLY
LAURENS WATER SUPPLY
PALMER WATER SUPPLY
PLOVER WATER SUPPLY
POCAHONTAS WATER DEPARTMENT
ROLFE WATER SUPPLY
VARINA WATER SUPPLY

Internet 2 providers

Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps

ZIP codes in Varina, 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.