This area is served by 5 utility providers across 2 categories. The average residential electricity rate here is 17.7¢/kWh.
Utility rates in ZIP 79721 vs. US average
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up utilities when moving to 79721?
Contact each provider separately before your move-in date. Water and sewer are often handled with one call to your local utility. Set up internet last since it may require an installation visit.
How do utility rates in 79721 compare to the national average?
Residential electricity in Big Spring, TX averages 17.7¢/kWh, about 7% above the US average of 16.5¢/kWh and 18% above the Texas state average of 14.9¢/kWh. Natural gas in Texas averages $17.98/Mcf, about 24% above the national average. Actual monthly bills vary by home size, insulation, and season. Local rates from NREL; state and US averages from EIA Form 861 (2024); natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024).
Is electricity expensive in 79721?
Electricity in Big Spring, TX costs about 7% more than the national average. Compared to Texas overall, rates here are about 18% higher. Local rates from NREL (2023); state and US averages from EIA (2024).
What internet providers are available in 79721?
Big Spring, TX has strong broadband coverage. Providers include AT&T (Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps), T-Mobile (Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps), Verizon (Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps), Wes-Tex Telecommunications Ltd (Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps). Availability varies by street address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
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: May 2026.