Affordable Housing and Reliable Utilities Offer a Lower Cost of Living Housing Price County offers a lower cost of living with affordable housing and reliable utilities. The median cost to purchase a home is $111,500 and home ownership is at 80.7%. The average number of people per household is 2.37. The median rental cost is $545 per month. Price County has many reliable rental companies and real estate agencies so you can find the right home or rental for your needs. Local real estate agencies include Birchland Realty, Northwoods Realty, RE/MAX New Horizons Realty, and First Weber. Utilities Xcel Energy (Northern States Power) provides electricity to Brantwood, Catawba, Fifield, Kennan, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips, and Prentice. Natural gas is provided by Xcel Energy to Fifield, Ogema, Park Falls, Phillips, and Prentice. They can be reached at 1-800-895-4999. Price Electric Co-op, Inc. provides electrical service to rural Price County customers. They can be reached at 715-339- 2155, 1-800-884-0881, or 1-800-889-7458 (after hours). To heat their homes, 34% of residents use natural gas, 27.5% use LP gas, 23% burn wood, and 10% use electricity. Municipal water and sewage treatment facilities are provided by Fifield, Park Falls, Phillips, and Prentice. Catawba, Kennan, and Ogema provide sewage treatment facilities. These facilities have sufficient expansion capacity to meet development needs well into the future.

"I live in Price County for a wide range of reasons. The biggest reason is because my family has established their roots here. Beyond family, I am here because Phillips Medisize (formerly Phillips Plastics) afforded me the opportunity to advance in the company. If you apply yourself, this area provides opportunities. In addition to offering employment opportunities, housing is affordable. To own a similar home in a large city, I would have had to pay more than double the cost of my house. Also, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the outdoor recreation provided by Price County. There are thousands of acres of public hunting land, as well as lakes and streams, to enjoy. From fishing to kayaking and enjoying water sports, the county offers a wealth of options for outdoor enthusiasts. Finally, the schools are a great place for my daughters to receive a quality education as well as partake in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. It's difficult to sum up why I live in Price County, because there are so many great reasons to live, work, and play here." Steve Teeters, Phillips