Utility Providers in Big Rock, Virginia

Big Rock is served by 13 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Buchanan County.

Buchanan County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Big Rock vs. US average

Electricity
15.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 10% above VA state average (14.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Big Rock-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Big Rock

Electricity$100-$149 (15.9¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$5/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 Big Rock heats its homes

93%
8%

93% electricity · 8% other fuels

Electric rates in Big Rock

Residential rates range from 15.9¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

Big Rock
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Appalachian Power Co, Virginia Electric & Power Co.

This is 4% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Big Rock

Big Rock has moderate broadband coverage.

Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Optimum
500 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Appalachian Power Co
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Appalachian Natural Gas

Water 6 providers

BCPSA - KENNEL GAP
BUCHANAN CO PSA
GRASSY CREEK-BCPSA
OSBORNE MOUNTAIN - BCPSA
SHORTT GAP - BCPSA

Internet 4 providers

Optimum
Cable up to 500 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Big Rock, VA

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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. 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: April 2026.