Utility Providers in Clara City, Minnesota

Clara City is served by 17 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Chippewa County.

Chippewa County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Clara City vs. US average

Electricity
13.1¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 15% below 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 Clara City-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 Clara City

Electricity$150-$199 (11.1¢–16.3¢/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 Clara City heats its homes

48%
14%
38%

48% natural gas · 14% electricity · 38% other fuels

Electric rates in Clara City

Residential rates range from 11.1¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.

Clara City
13.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Agralite Electric Coop, Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co.

This is 20% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Clara City

Clara City has strong broadband coverage.

Clara City Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Voyant Communications
300 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 4 providers

Agralite Electric Coop
Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Otter Tail Power Co

Water 5 providers

Sewer 1 provider

CLARA CITY WWTP

Internet 7 providers

Clara City Telephone Company
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Voyant Communications
Fiber up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Clara City, 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.