Utility Providers in Cotton City, New Mexico

Cotton City is served by 9 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Hidalgo County.

Hidalgo County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Cotton City vs. US average

Electricity
15.2¢/kWh
↓ 8% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% above NM state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$9.05/Mcf
↓ 38% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Cotton City-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 Cotton City

Electricity$150-$199 (15.2¢–15.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$5/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 Cotton City heats its homes

28%
38%
33%

28% natural gas · 38% electricity · 33% other fuels

Electric rates in Cotton City

Residential rates range from 15.2¢ to 15.2¢ per kWh.

Cotton City
15.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Cotton City is served by Public Service Co of NM, a investor owned utility.

This is 8% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Cotton City

Cotton City has moderate broadband coverage.

Valley Telecom Group
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
WNM Communications Corporation
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Public Service Co of NM

Water 4 providers

GLEN ACRES WATER COOP
LORDSBURG WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
RODEO MDW & MSWA
VIRDEN WATER SYSTEM

Internet 4 providers

T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
WNM Communications Corporation
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cotton City, NM

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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: April 2026.