Utility Providers in South Range, Michigan

South Range is served by 27 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Houghton County.

Houghton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in South Range vs. US average

Electricity
25.4¢/kWh
↑ 54% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 32% above MI state average (19.3¢)
Natural gas
$10.76/Mcf
↓ 26% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across South Range-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 South Range

Electricity$100-$149 (25.4¢–25.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$60/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 South Range heats its homes

79%
15%
7%

79% natural gas · 15% electricity · 7% other fuels

Electric rates in South Range

Residential rates range from 25.4¢ to 25.4¢ per kWh.

South Range
25.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp., Upper Peninsula Power Company.

This is 54% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in South Range

South Range has strong broadband coverage.

Peninsula Fiber Network
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Baraga Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
Upper Peninsula Power Company

Water 17 providers

CALUMET TOWNSHIP
CHASSELL TOWNSHIP
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
FRANKLIN-QUINCY WATER AUTHORITY
HOUGHTON CO MEMORIAL AIRPORT
OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP
UPPER MICHIGAN WATER COMPANY

Sewer 1 provider

SOUTH RANGE WWSL

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Baraga Telephone Company
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless LLC
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Peninsula Fiber Network
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in South Range, MI

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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: May 2026.