Utility Providers in Furman, South Carolina

Furman is served by 21 utility providers across 4 categories covering 3 ZIP codes in Hampton County.

Hampton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Furman vs. US average

Electricity
13.4¢/kWh
↓ 19% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% below SC state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$16.91/Mcf
↑ 17% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Furman-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 Furman

Electricity$250+ (12.3¢–14.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$49/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 Furman heats its homes

75%
25%

75% electricity · 25% other fuels

Electric rates in Furman

Residential rates range from 12.3¢ to 14.4¢ per kWh.

Furman
13.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Edisto Electric Coop, Inc, Palmetto Electric Coop Inc.

This is 19% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Furman

Furman has strong broadband coverage.

Hotwire Communications
8,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
10 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc
Edisto Electric Coop, Inc
Palmetto Electric Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

South Carolina Electric & Gas

Water 11 providers

BJW&SA PALM KEY (2750031)
BRUNSON TOWN OF (SC2510004)
ESTILL TOWN OF (SC2510002)
FURMAN TOWN OF (SC2510007)
GIFFORD TOWN OF (2510009)
HAMPTON TOWN OF (2510001)
PALMETTO MHP 2 (SC2760013)
RIDGELAND TOWN OF (2710001)
SCOTIA TOWN OF (SC2510008)
VARNVILLE TOWN OF (2510005)
YEMASSEE TOWN OF (SC2510006)

Internet 6 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Hotwire Communications
Fiber up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Furman, 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.