Utility Providers in Ferrum, Virginia

Ferrum is served by 40 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Franklin County.

Franklin County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Ferrum vs. US average

Electricity
15.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 10% above VA state average (14.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Ferrum-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 Ferrum

Electricity$150-$199 (15.9¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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.

How Ferrum heats its homes

77%
23%

77% electricity · 23% other fuels

Electric rates in Ferrum

Residential rates range from 15.9¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

Ferrum
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Appalachian Power Co, Virginia Electric & Power Co.

This is 4% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Ferrum

Ferrum has strong broadband coverage.

Shentel
1,200 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Citizens Telephone Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Appalachian Power Co
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Roanoke Gas Company

Water 27 providers

BOONES MILL TOWN OF
BROWN`S MOBILE HOME VILLAGE
BURNT CHIMNEY WATER SYSTEM
FORK MOUNTAIN ADULT REST HOME
FREDERICK ACRES
IDLEWOOD SHORES
LAKESHORE TERRACE CORPORATION
LYNVILLE ON THE LAKE
RIDGECREST SUBDIVISION
ROCKY MOUNT, TOWN OF
TEEL BROOKE ESTATES
THE WATERS EDGE
TIMBERLAKE CROSSING
WESTLAKE AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
WINDY GAP MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
WVWA FERRUM WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 3 providers

FERRUM SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS - CALLAWAY ELEMENTARY
Western Virginia Water Auth. WWTP

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Shentel
Fiber / Cable up to 1,200 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Ferrum, VA

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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.