Utility Providers in Cantwell, Alaska

Cantwell is served by 6 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Denali County.

Denali County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Cantwell vs. US average

Electricity
29.7¢/kWh
↑ 80% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 20% above AK state average (24.8¢)
Natural gas
$11.73/Mcf
↓ 19% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Cantwell-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 Cantwell

Electricity$200-$249 (29.7¢–29.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas<$50
Water & sewer~$83/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 Cantwell heats its homes

4%
96%

4% electricity · 96% other fuels

Electric rates in Cantwell

Residential rates range from 29.7¢ to 29.7¢ per kWh.

Cantwell
29.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Cantwell is served by Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc, a cooperative utility.

This is 80% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Cantwell

Cantwell has moderate broadband coverage.

Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.
120 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Golden Valley Elec Assn Inc

Water 2 providers

CLEAR SPACE FORCE STATION – MAIN
DENALI - ROCK CREEK HQ.

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.
DSL up to 120 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cantwell, AK

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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.