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Utility Providers in Houston, Minnesota

Houston is served by 19 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Houston County.

Houston County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Houston vs. US average

Electricity
16.2¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% 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 Houston-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 Houston

Electricity$150-$199 (16.1¢–16.3¢/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 Houston heats its homes

26%
10%
64%

26% natural gas · 10% electricity · 64% other fuels

Electric rates in Houston

Residential rates range from 16.1¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.

Houston
16.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include MiEnergy Cooperative, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota.

Internet providers in Houston

Houston has strong broadband coverage.

Acentek
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
HiawathaBroadbandCommunicationsInc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Spring Grove Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

MiEnergy Cooperative
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Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
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Natural Gas 1 provider

Minnesota Energy Resources
(800) 889-9508 · www.minnesotaenergyresources.com

Water 6 providers

Caledonia
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Eitzen
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Hokah
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Houston
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LaCrescent
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Spring Grove
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Sewer 1 provider

HOUSTON WWTP
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Internet 9 providers

Acentek
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
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AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Bug Tussel Wireless LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
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CenturyLink
DSL
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HiawathaBroadbandCommunicationsInc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
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Spring Grove Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in Houston, MN

55943

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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.