Utility Providers in St. James, Michigan

St. James is served by 24 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Charlevoix County.

Charlevoix County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in St. James vs. US average

Electricity
17.7¢/kWh
↑ 7% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 8% below 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 St. James-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 St. James

Electricity$150-$199 (17.7¢–17.7¢/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 St. James heats its homes

3%
47%
50%

3% natural gas · 47% electricity · 50% other fuels

Electric rates in St. James

Residential rates range from 17.7¢ to 17.7¢ per kWh.

St. James
17.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Consumers Energy Co - (MI), Great Lakes Energy Coop, Wolverine Power Supply Coop.

This is 7% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in St. James

St. James has moderate broadband coverage.

Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
TDS Telecom
25 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Great Lakes Energy Coop
Wolverine Power Supply Coop

Water 18 providers

BOYNE CITY, CITY OF
BOYNE FALLS, VILLAGE OF
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT
CHARLEVOIX TOWNSHIP
EAST JORDAN, CITY OF
HEMINGWAY POINTE CLUB OWNERS ASSOCIATION
HILLS OF WALLOON ASSOCIATION
HORTON BAY CLUB
ISLANDVIEW HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
LAKE MICHIGAN HEIGHTS
MELROSE-CHANDLER WATER, LLC
NINE MILE POINTE
OYSTER POINTE CONDOMINIUMS
SOMMERSET WATER WORKS, INC.
VILLA NOUVA ASSOCIATION
WALLOON LAKE WATER SYSTEM
WILDWOOD ON WALLOON ASSOCIATION

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
TDS Telecom
DSL up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in St. James, 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.