Utility Providers in Springfield, Minnesota

Springfield is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Brown County.

Brown County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Springfield vs. US average

Electricity
15.7¢/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 Springfield-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 Springfield

Electricity$150-$199 (15.1¢–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 Springfield heats its homes

52%
18%
30%

52% natural gas · 18% electricity · 30% other fuels

Electric rates in Springfield

Residential rates range from 15.1¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.

Springfield
15.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, South Central Electric Assn.

This is 5% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Springfield

Springfield has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Nuvera Communications Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Western Tel. Co
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL
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

Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
South Central Electric Assn

Water 7 providers

Sewer 2 providers

Internet 9 providers

ARVIG
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Nuvera Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Nuvera Communications Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Western Tel. Co
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Springfield, 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.