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Utility Providers in West Bend, Iowa

West Bend is served by 18 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Palo Alto County.

Palo Alto County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in West Bend vs. US average

Electricity
15.3¢/kWh
↓ 7% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 14% above 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 West Bend-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 West Bend

Electricity$150-$199 (12.7¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 West Bend heats its homes

55%
15%
30%

55% natural gas · 15% electricity · 30% other fuels

Electric rates in West Bend

Residential rates range from 12.7¢ to 17.9¢ per kWh.

West Bend
15.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 7% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in West Bend

West Bend has strong broadband coverage.

Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
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Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
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MidAmerican Energy Co
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Natural Gas 1 provider

West Bend Municipal Gas
(515) 887-2181

Water 7 providers

EMMETSBURG MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
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GRAETTINGER MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
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IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER - OSGOOD
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MALLARD WATER SUPPLY
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RODMAN WATER SYSTEM
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RUTHVEN WATER SUPPLY
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WEST BEND WATER DEPARTMENT
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Sewer 1 provider

WEST BEND CITY OF STP
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Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
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Northwest Communications Cooperative Association
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
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Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in West Bend, IA

50597

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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.