Utilities & Infrastructure in Alpha, MN
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
96.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
71.4%
of households
No Internet
1.6%
of households
Total Households
63
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.8%
of households
Smartphone
39.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
90.5%
of households
Tablet
82.5%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
15.4¢
per kWh
-19% vs <10K avg
Commercial Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-21% vs <10K avg
Industrial Rate
9.2¢
per kWh
-23% vs <10K avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$110
residential
-25% vs <10K avg
9% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Minnesota averages 15.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Alpha vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
112
Violations (5yr)
3
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Community | Ground water | 112 | 3 |
96.8% of households in Alpha have broadband internet access. 71.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 112 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.