Utility Providers in Elberta, Michigan

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

Benzie County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Elberta vs. US average

Electricity
18.8¢/kWh
↑ 14% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% 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 Elberta-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 Elberta

Electricity$50-$99 (18.8¢–18.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$83/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 Elberta heats its homes

93%
7%

93% natural gas · 7% other fuels

Electric rates in Elberta

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

Elberta
18.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Cherryland Electric Coop Inc, Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Wolverine Power Supply Coop.

This is 14% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Elberta

Elberta has moderate broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Cherryland Electric Coop Inc
Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Wolverine Power Supply Coop

Water 10 providers

BENZONIA VILLAGE OF
BEULAH, VILLAGE OF
BUENA VISTA ESTATES
BUTTERCUP SHORES
CRYSTAL HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA
CRYSTAL RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
ELBERTA, VILLAGE OF
FRANKFORT, CITY OF
THOMPSONVILLE, VILLAGE OF

Sewer 1 provider

BETSIE LAKE UNTILIES AUTH

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 10 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Elberta, 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.