Utility Providers in Russell, Minnesota

Russell is served by 24 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lyon County.

Lyon County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Russell vs. US average

Electricity
16.3¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% 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 Russell-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 Russell

Electricity$200-$249 (16.3¢–16.3¢/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 Russell heats its homes

1%
44%
55%

1% natural gas · 44% electricity · 55% other fuels

Electric rates in Russell

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

Russell
16.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of Marshall - (MN), Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co.

Internet providers in Russell

Russell has strong broadband coverage.

ITC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Woodstock Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Midco
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
MVTV Wireless
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

City of Marshall - (MN)
Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Otter Tail Power Co

Water 12 providers

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
ITC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
MVTV Wireless
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Woodstock Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Russell, 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.