Utility Providers in Big Bay, Michigan

Big Bay is served by 33 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Marquette County.

Marquette County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Big Bay vs. US average

Electricity
24.0¢/kWh
↑ 46% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 24% above MI state average (19.3¢)
Natural gas
$10.76/Mcf
↓ 26% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Big Bay-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 Big Bay

Electricity$50-$99 (22.6¢–25.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Big Bay heats its homes

7%
93%

7% natural gas · 93% other fuels

Electric rates in Big Bay

Residential rates range from 22.6¢ to 25.4¢ per kWh.

Big Bay
24.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn, City of Marquette - (MI), City of Negaunee, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Upper Peninsula Power Company.

This is 46% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Big Bay

Big Bay has moderate broadband coverage.

Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 5 providers

Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn
City of Marquette - (MI)
City of Negaunee
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
Upper Peninsula Power Company

Water 24 providers

CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE
CHOCOLAY BUNGALOWS
COUNTRY LOG APTS
ELY TOWNSHIP-DIORITE
ELY TOWNSHIP-GREENWOOD
FORSYTH TOWNSHIP
HERITAGE DRIVE APARTMENTS
HWY M553 MOBILE ESTATES
ISHPEMING TWP - EAST
ISHPEMING TWP - WEST
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP
NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP
NEGAUNEE/ISHPEMING WATER AUTHORITY
PINE ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK
POWELL TOWNSHIP
REPUBLIC TOWNSHIP
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP
SILVER CREEK ESTATES MOBILE HOME COURT
SKANDIA-WEST BRANCH WATER DEPT
TILDEN TOWNSHIP

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 25 Mbps
Peninsula Fiber Network
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Big Bay, 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.