Utility rates in Albert Lea vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Albert Lea
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 Albert Lea heats its homes
74% natural gas · 15% electricity · 11% other fuels
Electric rates in Albert Lea
Residential rates range from 15.0¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.
Providers include Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, Heartland Power Coop, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric.
This is 5% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Albert Lea
Albert Lea has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 4 providers
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 15 providers
Sewer 2 providers
Internet 13 providers
ZIP codes in Albert Lea, MN
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: April 2026.