Utility Providers in Big Sandy, Texas

Big Sandy is served by 28 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Upshur County.

Upshur County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Big Sandy vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 15% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 6% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Big Sandy-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 Big Sandy

Electricity$150-$199 (11.9¢–13.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Big Sandy heats its homes

12%
79%
10%

12% natural gas · 79% electricity · 10% other fuels

Electric rates in Big Sandy

Residential rates range from 11.9¢ to 13.4¢ per kWh.

Big Sandy
12.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Wood County Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 15% below 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 Big Sandy

Big Sandy has strong broadband coverage.

Etex Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Etex Telephone
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Peoples Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable

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

Electric 3 providers

Southwestern Electric Power Co
Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp
Wood County Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Entex

Water 13 providers

BROOKSHIRES CAMP JOY WATER SYSTEM
CITY OF BIG SANDY
CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN
CITY OF ORE CITY
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL ALERT ACADEMY
PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
ROSEWOOD WATER SYSTEM
UNION GROVE WSC

Sewer 2 providers

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Etex Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Etex Telephone
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Peoples Communications
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Big Sandy, 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.