Utility Providers in Alto, Texas

Alto is served by 41 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Alto vs. US average

Electricity
16.0¢/kWh
↑ 7% above US average (15.0¢)
↑ 18% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Alto-area providers. Natural gas: EIA state-level residential price (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 15.0¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Alto

Electricity$150-$199 (15.0¢–16.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Alto heats its homes

26%
52%
22%

26% natural gas · 52% electricity · 22% other fuels

Electric rates in Alto

Residential rates range from 15.0¢ to 16.9¢ per kWh.

Alto
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn - (TX), Houston County Elec Coop Inc, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC.

This is 6% above the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

Note: Texas has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Alto

Alto has strong broadband coverage.

CCECA Broadband
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Fidium Fiber
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Consolidated Communications
500 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn - (TX)
Houston County Elec Coop Inc
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

Natural Gas 2 providers

Alto Natural Gas Co., City Of
Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 27 providers

AFTON GROVE WSC
ALTO RURAL WSC BRADFORD MT PLANT
ALTO RURAL WSC CENTRAL HIGH PLANT
ALTO RURAL WSC COLDSPRINGS PLANT
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
CITY OF NEW SUMMERFIELD
CRAFT TURNEY WSC MAIN
CUNEY RURAL WATER SUPPLY
DIALVILLE OAKLAND WSC
NEW CONCORD WSC
NORTH CHEROKEE WSC
RUSK RURAL WSC CROCKETT ST PLANT
RUSK RURAL WSC IRON HILL
RUSK RURAL WSC LOOP 343 PLANT
RUSK RURAL WSC US 69 PLANT
STRYKER LAKE WSC
WEST JACKSONVILLE WSC

Sewer 1 provider

CITY OF ALTO WWTP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CCECA Broadband
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Consolidated Communications
DSL up to 500 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Inc
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Alto, TX

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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. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. 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: April 2026.