Utility Providers in McGrath, Minnesota

McGrath is served by 15 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Aitkin County.

Aitkin County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in McGrath vs. US average

Electricity
16.5¢/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 McGrath-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 McGrath

Electricity$100-$149 (15.8¢–17.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$15/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 McGrath heats its homes

1%
4%
96%

1% natural gas · 4% electricity · 96% other fuels

Electric rates in McGrath

Residential rates range from 15.8¢ to 17.1¢ per kWh.

McGrath
16.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include ALLETE, Inc., East Central Energy, Lake Country Power, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative.

Internet providers in McGrath

McGrath has strong broadband coverage.

Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
SCI Broadband
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
115 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

East Central Energy
Lake Country Power
Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative

Water 6 providers

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
SCI Broadband
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in McGrath, 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.