Utility Providers in Iron River, Michigan

Iron River is served by 26 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Iron County.

Iron County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Iron River 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 Iron River-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 Iron River

Electricity$100-$149 (25.4¢–25.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Iron River heats its homes

52%
8%
41%

52% natural gas · 8% electricity · 41% other fuels

Electric rates in Iron River

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

Iron River
25.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Crystal Falls, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Upper Peninsula Power Company.

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

Internet providers in Iron River

Iron River has strong broadband coverage.

Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Iron River Cable
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Michigan Broadband Service
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Jamadots Internet
500 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

City of Crystal Falls
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
Upper Peninsula Power Company

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 15 providers

CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP - LIND
CRYSTAL FALLS TWP - TOWNLINE
HEMATITE TOWNSHIP
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-BEECHWOOD
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-NASH
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP-RYDEN ROAD
STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP-INDIAN LAKE
STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP-WEST BRULE
STAMBAUGH TWP - HAGERMAN LAKE

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Iron River Cable
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Jamadots Internet
Fiber / DSL up to 500 Mbps
Michigan Broadband Service
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Peninsula Fiber Network
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Iron River, 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.