Utility Providers in Ashland, Wisconsin

Ashland is served by 18 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Ashland County.

Ashland County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Ashland vs. US average

Electricity
16.0¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% below WI state average (17.2¢)
Natural gas
$10.14/Mcf
↓ 30% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Ashland-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 Ashland

Electricity$150-$199 (16.0¢–16.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Ashland heats its homes

60%
11%
30%

60% natural gas · 11% electricity · 30% other fuels

Electric rates in Ashland

Residential rates range from 16.0¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Ashland
16.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include North Central Power Co Inc, Northern States Power Co.

This is 3% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Ashland

Ashland has strong broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Norvado
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Bayfield Wireless
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

North Central Power Co Inc
Northern States Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy)

Water 5 providers

ASHLAND WATER UTILITY
BUTTERNUT WATERWORKS
GLIDDEN SANITARY DISTRICT
MELLEN WATER UTILITY

Sewer 2 providers

ASHLAND SEWAGE UTILITY
BAD RIVER BAND - DIAPERVILLE

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Bayfield Wireless
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Norvado
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Ashland, WI

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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: April 2026.