Utilities & Infrastructure in Comstock, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

67.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

45.2%

of households

No Internet

32.3%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

45.2%

Cellular Data Plan

67.7%

Satellite

16.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.5%

No Internet Access

32.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

67.7%

of households

Smartphone

61.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

of households

Tablet

54.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

67.7%

Smartphone

61.3%

Desktop / Laptop

61.3%

Tablet

54.8%

Smartphone Only

6.5%

No Computer

32.3%

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).

Comstock 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 SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Comstock	Community	Ground water	95	1

67.7% of households in Comstock have broadband internet access. 45.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 32.3% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 95 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.