Utility Providers in Cope, South Carolina

Cope is served by 26 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Orangeburg County.

Orangeburg County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Cope vs. US average

Electricity
15.6¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 10% above SC state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$16.91/Mcf
↑ 17% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Cope-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 Cope

Electricity$200-$249 (14.4¢–16.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Cope heats its homes

2%
81%
17%

2% natural gas · 81% electricity · 17% other fuels

Electric rates in Cope

Residential rates range from 14.4¢ to 16.5¢ per kWh.

Cope
15.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Aiken Electric Coop Inc, City of Orangeburg - (SC), Edisto Electric Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC).

This is 5% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Cope

Cope has strong broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
DSL / Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
TDS Telecom
100 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Aiken Electric Coop Inc
City of Orangeburg - (SC)
Edisto Electric Coop, Inc
Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC)

Natural Gas 1 provider

South Carolina Electric & Gas

Water 16 providers

BOWMAN TOWN OF (SC3810004)
BRANCHVILLE TOWN OF (3810005)
BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001)
ELLOREE WATER SYSTEM (SC3810003)
EUTAWVILLE TOWN OF (3810006)
HOLLY HILL TOWN OF (SC3810002)
LAKE MARION REGIONAL WATER SYS (3820003)
LOWER CALHOUN (SC0920003)
MCCORDS FERRY AT LAKE MARION (SC3850004)
NORTH TOWN OF (SC3810010)
NORWAY TOWN OF (3810008)
ORANGEBURG COUNTY (SC3810012)
ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001)
SANTEE TOWN OF (3810011)
SILVER SPRINGS W/D (SC3820002)
SPRINGFIELD TOWN OF (SC3810009)

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cope, SC

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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.