Utility Providers in Gainesville, Texas

Gainesville is served by 37 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Cooke County.

Cooke County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Gainesville vs. US average

Electricity
14.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (15.0¢)
↑ 10% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Gainesville-area providers. Natural gas: EIA state-level residential price (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 15.0¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Gainesville

Electricity$150-$199 (12.8¢–17.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Gainesville heats its homes

28%
64%
8%

28% natural gas · 64% electricity · 8% other fuels

Electric rates in Gainesville

Residential rates range from 12.8¢ to 17.7¢ per kWh.

Gainesville
15.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Cooke County Elec Coop Assn, Denton County Elec Coop, Inc, Grayson-Collin Elec Coop, Inc, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, Wise Electric Coop Inc.

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

Internet providers in Gainesville

Gainesville has strong broadband coverage.

Muenster Telephone
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Nortex Communications Company
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 6 providers

Cooke County Elec Coop Assn
Denton County Elec Coop, Inc
Grayson-Collin Elec Coop, Inc
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
Texas-New Mexico Power Co
Wise Electric Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 19 providers

CITY OF CALLISBURG
CITY OF GAINESVILLE
CITY OF LINDSAY
CITY OF MUENSTER
CITY OF VALLEY VIEW
FRF WATER SYSTEMS 1 3 4 5 6 7 8
LINDSAY PURE WATER CO SOUTH RIDGE
MOUNTAIN SPRINGS WSC
MYRA WATER SYSTEM
OAK RIDGE WATER SYSTEM
PIONEER VALLEY WATER
PLEASANT RIDGE ADDITION
SHENANDOAH ESTATES
TIMBER CREEK ADDITION
WALNUT BEND ISD
WOODBINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT

Sewer 4 providers

GAINESVILLE WWTP
GTUA-Gainsville WWTP
RED WARE ELEMENTARY WWTP
TOWN OF OAK RIDGE WWTP

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Muenster Telephone
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Nortex Communications Company
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in Gainesville, 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. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. 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.