Utility Providers in Elko, South Carolina

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

Barnwell County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Elko vs. US average

Electricity
14.4¢/kWh
↓ 13% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.91/Mcf
↑ 17% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Elko-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 Elko

Electricity$200-$249 (14.4¢–14.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$15/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 Elko heats its homes

17%
83%

17% electricity · 83% other fuels

Electric rates in Elko

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

Elko
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Aiken Electric Coop Inc, Edisto Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 13% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Elko

Elko has strong broadband coverage.

Breezeline
1,000 Mbps
Cable
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
TDS Telecom
100 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Aiken Electric Coop Inc
Edisto Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

South Carolina Electric & Gas

Water 5 providers

BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001)
BLACKVILLE TOWN OF (SC0610003)
ELKO TOWN OF (0610005)
HILDA TOWN OF (SC0610004)
WILLISTON TOWN OF (SC0610002)

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Breezeline
Cable 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 Elko, 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.