Utility Providers in Galax, Virginia

Galax is served by 13 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Galax City County.

Galax City County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Galax 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 Galax-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 Galax

Electricity$150-$199 (15.9¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Galax heats its homes

2%
66%
32%

2% natural gas · 66% electricity · 32% other fuels

Electric rates in Galax

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

Galax
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Galax is served by Appalachian Power Co, a investor owned utility.

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 Galax

Galax has strong broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Skyline Telephone Membership Corp.
2,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Citizens Telephone Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Appalachian Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Appalachian Natural Gas

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 10 providers

1 Point Communications
Fiber up to 100 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Lingo Networks
Fiber up to 250 Mbps
Skyline Telephone Membership Corp.
Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Galax, 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.