Utility Providers in Effie, Minnesota

Effie is served by 27 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Itasca County.

Itasca County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Effie vs. US average

Electricity
16.6¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% 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 Effie-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 Effie

Electricity$150-$199 (16.6¢–16.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Effie heats its homes

4%
17%
79%

4% natural gas · 17% electricity · 79% other fuels

Electric rates in Effie

Residential rates range from 16.6¢ to 16.6¢ per kWh.

Effie
16.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include ALLETE, Inc., Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc, Lake Country Power.

Internet providers in Effie

Effie has strong broadband coverage.

ARVIG
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
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 3 providers

Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc
Lake Country Power

Water 18 providers

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 5 providers

ARVIG
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Effie, 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.