Utility Providers in Fort Garland, Colorado

Fort Garland is served by 15 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Costilla County.

Costilla County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Fort Garland vs. US average

Electricity
15.7¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% above CO state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$10.58/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Fort Garland-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 Fort Garland

Electricity$100-$149 (14.3¢–17.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$60/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 Fort Garland heats its homes

3%
15%
83%

3% natural gas · 15% electricity · 83% other fuels

Electric rates in Fort Garland

Residential rates range from 14.3¢ to 17.1¢ per kWh.

Fort Garland
15.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Public Service Co of Colorado, San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc.

This is 5% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Fort Garland

Fort Garland has moderate broadband coverage.

Blanca Telephone Company
2,500 Mbps
Fiber
Jade Communications
2,500 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Public Service Co of Colorado
San Isabel Electric Assn, Inc
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc

Water 8 providers

COSTILLA COUNTY WS
GARCIA DOMESTIC WUA
LAKE SANCHEZ ESTATES
SAN ACACIO DOMESTIC WA
VIEJO SAN ACACIO

Internet 4 providers

Blanca Telephone Company
Fiber up to 2,500 Mbps
Jade Communications
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Fort Garland, CO

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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.