Utility Providers in Clare, Michigan

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

Clare County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Clare vs. US average

Electricity
18.0¢/kWh
↑ 9% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% below 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 Clare-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 Clare

Electricity$100-$149 (17.1¢–18.8¢/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 Clare heats its homes

37%
10%
53%

37% natural gas · 10% electricity · 53% other fuels

Electric rates in Clare

Residential rates range from 17.1¢ to 18.8¢ per kWh.

Clare
18.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Tri-County Electric Coop (MI).

This is 9% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Clare

Clare has strong broadband coverage.

ACD.net
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
CMS Internet
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
HomeWorks Connect
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Winn Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 3 providers

Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Great Lakes Energy Coop
Tri-County Electric Coop (MI)

Water 4 providers

FARWELL, VILLAGE OF
HARRISON, CITY OF
NORTH WOODS NURSING CENTER

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 9 providers

ACD.net
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 30 Mbps
CMS Internet
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Connect
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Winn Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Clare, 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.