Utility Providers in Hancock, Michigan

Hancock is served by 25 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Houghton County.

Houghton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hancock vs. US average

Electricity
25.4¢/kWh
↑ 54% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 32% above 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 Hancock-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 Hancock

Electricity$100-$149 (25.4¢–25.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Hancock heats its homes

65%
11%
25%

65% natural gas · 11% electricity · 25% other fuels

Electric rates in Hancock

Residential rates range from 25.4¢ to 25.4¢ per kWh.

Hancock
25.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Upper Peninsula Power Company.

This is 54% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hancock

Hancock has strong broadband coverage.

Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
Upper Peninsula Power Company

Water 17 providers

CALUMET TOWNSHIP
CHASSELL TOWNSHIP
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
FRANKLIN-QUINCY WATER AUTHORITY
HOUGHTON CO MEMORIAL AIRPORT
OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP
UPPER MICHIGAN WATER COMPANY

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Peninsula Fiber Network
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hancock, 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.