Utility rates in The Lakes vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in The Lakes
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 The Lakes heats its homes
34% natural gas · 12% electricity · 53% other fuels
Electric rates in The Lakes
Residential rates range from 11.1¢ to 16.3¢ per kWh.
Providers include City of Marshall - (MN), Federated Rural Electric Assn, Minnesota Valley Coop L&P Assn, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Otter Tail Power Co, Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, South Central Electric Assn.
This is 17% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in The Lakes
The Lakes has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 7 providers
Natural Gas 2 providers
Water 21 providers
Sewer 5 providers
Internet 13 providers
ZIP codes in The Lakes, MN
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.