Utility Providers in Folkston, Georgia

Folkston is served by 15 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Charlton County.

Charlton County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Folkston vs. US average

Electricity
14.5¢/kWh
↓ 12% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 3% above GA state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$18.19/Mcf
↑ 25% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Folkston-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 Folkston

Electricity$200-$249 (14.4¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$43/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 Folkston heats its homes

13%
86%
2%

13% natural gas · 86% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in Folkston

Residential rates range from 14.4¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Folkston
14.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Georgia Power Co, Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp.

This is 12% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Folkston

Folkston has strong broadband coverage.

Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
Brantley Telephone Company Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Georgia Power Co
Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp

Water 4 providers

HOMELAND ROBIN LANE WATER SYSTEM
THE FARM AT OKEFENOKEE

Sewer 3 providers

FOLKSTON, CITY OF (FOLKSTON POND WPCP)
FOLKSTON, CITY OF (FOLKSTON WPCP WETLANDS)
FOLKSTON, CITY OF (FOLKSTON WPCP)

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brantley Telephone Company Inc
Fiber 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 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Folkston, GA

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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.