City streets are hard surfaced. Snow removal is prompt. The St. Ansgar Volunteer Fire Department operates both city and rural trucks. A new fire station was constructed in 1979. City hall offices were completed in 1989.
Police protection is provided by a city policeman and the county sheriff's office.
Crime and delinquency rates are low. Utilities Electric power within the municipality is furnished by Alliant which maintains a branch office here. Heartland Power has an office here and also in Thompson, Iowa which serves the surrounding rural area. Rates are available from both companies on request. A natural gas franchise is granted to Peoples Natural Gas Company.