Utility Providers in Alpha, Michigan

Alpha is served by 21 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Iron County.

Iron County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Alpha vs. US average

Natural gas
$10.76/Mcf
↓ 26% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Alpha-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 Alpha

Electricity$50-$99
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$83/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 Alpha heats its homes

11%
89%

11% natural gas · 89% other fuels

Internet providers in Alpha

Alpha has moderate broadband coverage.

Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

City of Crystal Falls
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
Upper Peninsula Power Company

Water 15 providers

CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP - LIND
CRYSTAL FALLS TWP - TOWNLINE
HEMATITE TOWNSHIP
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-BEECHWOOD
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-NASH
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-RYDEN ROAD
STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP-INDIAN LAKE
STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP-WEST BRULE
STAMBAUGH TWP - HAGERMAN LAKE

Internet 3 providers

T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Alpha, MI

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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.