Utility Providers in Nelson, Wisconsin

Nelson is served by 17 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Buffalo County.

Buffalo County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Nelson vs. US average

Electricity
15.7¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 9% below WI state average (17.2¢)
Natural gas
$10.14/Mcf
↓ 30% below 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$100-$149 (15.4¢–16.0¢/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

1%
9%
90%

1% natural gas · 9% electricity · 90% other fuels

Electric rates in Nelson

Residential rates range from 15.4¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Nelson
15.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative.

This is 5% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Nelson

Nelson has strong broadband coverage.

Nelson Communications Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Bug Tussel Wireless LLC
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
TDS Telecom
25 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 2 providers

Northern States Power Co
Riverland Energy Cooperative

Water 7 providers

ALMA WATERWORKS
COCHRANE WATERWORKS
FOUNTAIN BLUFFS MHP LLC
FOUNTAIN CITY WATERWORKS
MONDOVI WATERWORKS
NELSON WATER & SEWER DEPT

Sewer 1 provider

NELSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Nelson Communications Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom
DSL up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Nelson, WI

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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.