Utility Providers in Ruthton, Minnesota

Ruthton is served by 21 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Pipestone County.

Pipestone County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Ruthton vs. US average

Electricity
13.1¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 15% below 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 Ruthton-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 Ruthton

Electricity$150-$199 (11.1¢–16.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Ruthton heats its homes

4%
5%
91%

4% natural gas · 5% electricity · 91% other fuels

Electric rates in Ruthton

Residential rates range from 11.1¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.

Ruthton
13.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop.

This is 21% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Ruthton

Ruthton has strong broadband coverage.

SDN Communications
20,000 Mbps
Fiber
ITC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Woodstock Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Midco
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop

Water 10 providers

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 90 Mbps
ITC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
SDN Communications
Fiber up to 20,000 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 Ruthton, 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.