Utility Providers in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas

Bolivar Peninsula is served by 35 utility providers across 4 categories covering 3 ZIP codes in Galveston County.

Galveston County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Bolivar Peninsula vs. US average

Electricity
13.2¢/kWh
↓ 20% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 12% below TX state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Bolivar Peninsula-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 Bolivar Peninsula

Electricity$200-$249 (13.2¢–13.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas<$50
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 Bolivar Peninsula heats its homes

4%
91%
5%

4% natural gas · 91% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Bolivar Peninsula

Residential rates range from 13.2¢ to 13.2¢ per kWh.

Bolivar Peninsula
13.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include CenterPoint Energy, Entergy Texas Inc., Texas-New Mexico Power Co.

This is 20% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Bolivar Peninsula

Bolivar Peninsula has strong broadband coverage.

Rural Telecommunications of America
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
FASTWYRE BROADBAND
25 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

CenterPoint Energy
Entergy Texas Inc.
Texas-New Mexico Power Co

Water 26 providers

BOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
CITY OF GALVESTON
CITY OF HITCHCOCK
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH
CITY OF KEMAH MMD 1
CITY OF LA MARQUE
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY
CITY OF TEXAS CITY
GALVESTON COUNTY FWSD 6 TIKI ISLAND
GALVESTON COUNTY MUD 12
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 1
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 12
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 19
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8
GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY
HIGHLAND BAYOU ESTATES WSC
K & B WATERWORKS
LONE PINE SUBDIVISION
QUALITY MOBILE HOME PARK
RAIN RIVER ESTATES

Sewer 1 provider

HIGH ISLAND ISD WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
FASTWYRE BROADBAND
DSL up to 25 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Bolivar Peninsula, 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. 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.