Utility Providers in Bristol, South Dakota

Bristol is served by 21 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Day County.

Day County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Bristol vs. US average

Natural gas
$9.32/Mcf
↓ 36% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Bristol-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 Bristol

Electricity$200-$249
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 Bristol heats its homes

29%
33%
38%

29% natural gas · 33% electricity · 38% other fuels

Internet providers in Bristol

Bristol has strong broadband coverage.

Midco
1,250 Mbps
Cable
ITC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Northern Electric Coop, Inc
NorthWestern Energy - (SD)
Otter Tail Power Co

Water 10 providers

BROWN-DAY-MARSHALL RWS
CLARK RURAL WATER SYSTEM
CLARK RURAL WATER-KAMPESKA
WEB WATER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Sewer 1 provider

BRISTOL, CITY OF

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
ITC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco
Cable up to 1,250 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Bristol, SD

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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.