Utility Providers in Balta, North Dakota

Balta is served by 11 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Pierce County.

Pierce County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Balta vs. US average

Electricity
10.4¢/kWh
↓ 37% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 10% below ND state average (11.5¢)
Natural gas
$8.99/Mcf
↓ 38% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Balta-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 Balta

Electricity$250+ (10.4¢–10.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Balta heats its homes

58%
42%

58% electricity · 42% other fuels

Electric rates in Balta

Residential rates range from 10.4¢ to 10.4¢ per kWh.

Balta
10.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND), Northern Plains Electric Coop, Otter Tail Power Co, Verendrye Electric Coop Inc.

This is 37% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Balta

Balta has limited broadband coverage.

North Dakota Telephone Company
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

North Central Elec Coop, Inc - (ND)
Northern Plains Electric Coop
Otter Tail Power Co
Verendrye Electric Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Montana-Dakota Utilities

Water 3 providers

ALL SEASONS WD-SYSTEM V
SELZ WATER USERS ASSOCIATION

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 2 providers

North Dakota Telephone Company
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Balta, ND

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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.