Utility Providers in Downieville, California

Downieville is served by 13 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Sierra County.

Sierra County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Downieville vs. US average

Electricity
34.0¢/kWh
↑ 106% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above CA state average (32.0¢)
Natural gas
$19.14/Mcf
↑ 32% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Downieville-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 Downieville

Electricity$200-$249 (34.0¢–34.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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.

Electric rates in Downieville

Residential rates range from 34.0¢ to 34.0¢ per kWh.

Downieville
34.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Liberty Utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric Co..

This is 106% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Downieville

Downieville has limited broadband coverage.

AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
TPx Communications
10 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 2 providers

Liberty Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Natural Gas 1 provider

Pacific Gas & Electric Co

Water 8 providers

ALLEGHANY COUNTY W.D.
CITY OF LOYALTON
DOWNIEVILLE PUBLIC U.D.
SIERRA CITY WATER WORKS, INC.
SIERRA CO. W.W.D #1 CALPINE
SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS
SIERRA WATER RESOURCES - SIERRA CITY
SIERRAVILLE P.U.D.

Internet 2 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 30 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 10 Mbps

ZIP codes in Downieville, CA

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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.