Utility Providers in North Mankato, Minnesota

North Mankato is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Nicollet County.

Nicollet County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in North Mankato vs. US average

Electricity
15.8¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$10.65/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across North Mankato-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 North Mankato

Electricity$100-$149 (15.2¢–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 North Mankato heats its homes

74%
18%
8%

74% natural gas · 18% electricity · 8% other fuels

Electric rates in North Mankato

Residential rates range from 15.2¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.

North Mankato
15.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include BENCO Electric Cooperative, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota.

This is 4% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in North Mankato

North Mankato has strong broadband coverage.

Metronet Holdings
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Fidium Fiber
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

BENCO Electric Cooperative
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 6 providers

Internet 10 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 40 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Metronet Holdings
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Nuvera Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in North Mankato, 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.