Utility Providers in Colton, South Dakota

Colton is served by 32 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Minnehaha County.

Minnehaha County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Colton vs. US average

Electricity
11.7¢/kWh
↓ 29% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 9% below SD state average (12.9¢)
Natural gas
$9.32/Mcf
↓ 36% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Colton-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 Colton

Electricity$150-$199 (11.4¢–12.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Colton heats its homes

47%
23%
30%

47% natural gas · 23% electricity · 30% other fuels

Electric rates in Colton

Residential rates range from 11.4¢ to 12.0¢ per kWh.

Colton
11.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD).

This is 29% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Colton

Colton has strong broadband coverage.

Midco
1,250 Mbps
Cable
Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Golden West Telecommunications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
ITC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
TrioTel Communications Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber

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

Electric 3 providers

Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop
Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 17 providers

KINGBROOK I RURAL WATER SYSTEM
LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTE
LINCOLN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER CORP
PINE LAKE HILLS
SKYLINE HEIGHTS
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES

Sewer 2 providers

COLTON, CITY OF
TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-6

Internet 9 providers

Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Interlakes Wireless LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
ITC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco
Cable up to 1,250 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TrioTel Communications Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Colton, 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.