Utility Providers in Vernon Center, Minnesota

Vernon Center is served by 33 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Blue Earth County.

Blue Earth County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Vernon Center vs. US average

Electricity
15.2¢/kWh
↓ 8% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$10.65/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Vernon Center-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 Vernon Center

Electricity$150-$199 (15.1¢–15.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$83/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 Vernon Center heats its homes

52%
3%
45%

52% natural gas · 3% electricity · 45% other fuels

Electric rates in Vernon Center

Residential rates range from 15.1¢ to 15.2¢ per kWh.

Vernon Center
15.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include BENCO Electric Cooperative, City of Lake Crystal - (MN), Minnesota Valley Electric Coop, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, South Central Electric Assn, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric.

This is 8% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Vernon Center

Vernon Center has strong broadband coverage.

Christensen Communications Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Fidium Fiber
300 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Midco
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 6 providers

BENCO Electric Cooperative
City of Lake Crystal - (MN)
Minnesota Valley Electric Coop
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
South Central Electric Assn
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 17 providers

Hillcrest Health Care Center
Rapidan Development Company, Inc.
Riverbend Homes and More
School Sisters of Notre Dame
South Bend Township
Terrace View East Condominium Assoc.

Sewer 1 provider

VERNON CENTER WWTP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Christensen Communications Company
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber
Fiber up to 300 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 45 Mbps
Midco
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Vernon Center, 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.