Utility Providers in Brownsville, Minnesota

Brownsville is served by 15 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Houston County.

Houston County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Brownsville vs. US average

Electricity
16.1¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 4% above MN state average (15.4¢)
Natural gas
$10.65/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Brownsville-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 Brownsville

Electricity$150-$199 (16.1¢–16.1¢/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 Brownsville heats its homes

5%
8%
87%

5% natural gas · 8% electricity · 87% other fuels

Electric rates in Brownsville

Residential rates range from 16.1¢ to 16.1¢ per kWh.

Brownsville
16.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include MiEnergy Cooperative, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota.

Internet providers in Brownsville

Brownsville has strong broadband coverage.

Acentek
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

MiEnergy Cooperative
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota

Natural Gas 1 provider

Minnesota Energy Resources

Water 6 providers

Sewer 1 provider

BROWNSVILLE WWTP

Internet 5 providers

Acentek
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Brownsville, MN

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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.