Utility Providers in Encinal, Texas

Encinal is served by 12 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in La Salle County.

La Salle County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Encinal vs. US average

Electricity
12.6¢/kWh
↓ 24% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 16% below TX state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Encinal-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 Encinal

Electricity$200-$249 (12.6¢–12.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$83/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 Encinal heats its homes

96%
4%

96% electricity · 4% other fuels

Electric rates in Encinal

Residential rates range from 12.6¢ to 12.6¢ per kWh.

Encinal
12.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, Karnes Electric Coop Inc, Medina Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 24% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Encinal

Encinal has strong broadband coverage.

Alenco Communications Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Valley Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
Karnes Electric Coop Inc
Medina Electric Coop, Inc

Water 4 providers

Internet 5 providers

Alenco Communications Inc
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Valley Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Encinal, TX

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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.