Utility Providers in Nelson, Missouri

Nelson is served by 26 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Saline County.

Saline County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Nelson vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.86/Mcf
↑ 16% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Nelson-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 Nelson

Electricity$150-$199 (11.8¢–13.6¢/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 Nelson heats its homes

12%
48%
40%

12% natural gas · 48% electricity · 40% other fuels

Electric rates in Nelson

Residential rates range from 11.8¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Nelson
12.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc, Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc, Evergy Metro, Union Electric Co - (MO).

This is 22% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Nelson

Nelson has strong broadband coverage.

Co-Mo Connect
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Otelco Mid-Missouri LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Zito Media
1,000 Mbps
Cable
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Central Missouri Elec Coop Inc
Co-Mo Electric Coop Inc
Union Electric Co - (MO)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Empire Gas District

Water 13 providers

LAF JO SALINE COUNTY CONS PWSD 2
PETTIS/JOHNSON/SALINE PWSD 1
SALINE COUNTY PWSD 1
SALINE COUNTY PWSD 2
SALINE COUNTY PWSD 3
SWEET SPRINGS PWS

Sewer 1 provider

ARROW ROCK WWTF

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Co-Mo Connect
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Otelco Mid-Missouri LLC
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Zito Media
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Nelson, MO

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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.