Utility Providers in Cato, New York

Cato is served by 40 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Cayuga County.

Cayuga County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Cato vs. US average

Electricity
16.6¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↓ 32% below NY state average (24.4¢)
Natural gas
$16.58/Mcf
↑ 14% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Cato-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 Cato

Electricity$150-$199 (16.1¢–17.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/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 Cato heats its homes

5%
10%
85%

5% natural gas · 10% electricity · 85% other fuels

Electric rates in Cato

Residential rates range from 16.1¢ to 17.0¢ per kWh.

Cato
16.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..

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

Internet providers in Cato

Cato has strong broadband coverage.

Frontier
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
TDS Telecom
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

New York State Elec & Gas Corp
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Water 33 providers

AURELIUS WD NO 1
AURELIUS WD NO 2
AURELIUS WD NO 3
BENNETTS MOBILE COURT
CAYUGA COUNTY WATER & SEWER
CAYUGA LAKE MOBILE HOME PARK
CCWSA PHASE 1A:AUR, FLEM, SPRING
DUDLEY WATER SUPPLY
EAST BRUTUS CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICTS
FAIR HAVEN VILLAGE
GENOA-KING FERRY WD
LAKEVIEW MOBILE MANOR
MONTEZUMA W D #1
MORAVIA VILLAGE
OWASCO WATER DISTRICT
PLEASANT VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK-MORAVIA
PORT BYRON VILLAGE
SENNETT CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICTS
SPRINGPORT WATER DISTRICT #1 - NORTH
SPRINGPORT WATER DISTRICT #1 - SOUTH
SPRINGPORT WD #2 & FLEMING WD #6
UNION SPRINGS VILLAGE
WEEDSPORT VILLAGE
WESTBURY WATER DISTRICT-CCWSA

Internet 5 providers

Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cato, NY

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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.