Utility Providers in Gilmer, Texas

Gilmer is served by 28 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Upshur County.

Upshur County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Gilmer vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 14% below TX state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Gilmer-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 Gilmer

Electricity$150-$199 (11.9¢–13.4¢/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 Gilmer heats its homes

23%
66%
11%

23% natural gas · 66% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in Gilmer

Residential rates range from 11.9¢ to 13.4¢ per kWh.

Gilmer
12.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Southwestern Electric Power Co, Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp, Wood County Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 22% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Gilmer

Gilmer has strong broadband coverage.

Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Etex Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Etex Telephone
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable

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

Electric 3 providers

Southwestern Electric Power Co
Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp
Wood County Electric Coop, Inc

Water 14 providers

BROOKSHIRES CAMP JOY WATER SYSTEM
CITY OF BIG SANDY
CITY OF EAST MOUNTAIN
CITY OF ORE CITY
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL ALERT ACADEMY
PRITCHETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION
ROSEWOOD WATER SYSTEM
UNION GROVE WSC

Sewer 2 providers

CITY OF GILMER WWTP
UNION HILL ISD WWTP

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Etex Communications
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Etex Telephone
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Peoples Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Spectrum
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Gilmer, 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. 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.