Utility rates in Palmer vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Palmer
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 Palmer heats its homes
83% natural gas · 2% electricity · 15% other fuels
Electric rates in Palmer
Residential rates range from 25.4¢ to 25.4¢ per kWh.
Providers include Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn, City of Marquette - (MI), City of Negaunee, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Upper Peninsula Power Company.
This is 54% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Palmer
Palmer has moderate broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 5 providers
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 24 providers
Sewer 1 provider
Internet 4 providers
ZIP codes in Palmer, MI
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.