Utility Providers in Whitten, Iowa

Whitten is served by 20 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Hardin County.

Hardin County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Whitten vs. US average

Electricity
17.9¢/kWh
↑ 9% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 34% 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 Whitten-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 Whitten

Electricity$250+ (17.9¢–17.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Whitten heats its homes

96%
2%
2%

96% natural gas · 2% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in Whitten

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

Whitten
17.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Interstate Power and Light Co, MidAmerican Energy Co, Midland Power Coop, Prairie Energy Coop.

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

Internet providers in Whitten

Whitten has moderate broadband coverage.

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Interstate Power and Light Co
MidAmerican Energy Co
Midland Power Coop
Prairie Energy Coop

Water 11 providers

ACKLEY MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
ALDEN WATER SUPPLY
CHASE MOBILE HOME PARK
ELDORA WATER SUPPLY
HUBBARD WATER SUPPLY
IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY)
IOWA FALLS WATER DEPARTMENT
NEW PROVIDENCE WATER SUPPLY
RADCLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER
STEAMBOAT ROCK WATER DEPT
UNION WATER SUPPLY

Sewer 1 provider

WHITTEN CITY OF STP (IRUA)

Internet 4 providers

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Whitten, 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.