Utility Providers in Hereford, Texas

Hereford is served by 12 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Deaf Smith County.

Deaf Smith County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Hereford vs. US average

Electricity
12.1¢/kWh
↓ 19% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 11% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Hereford-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 Hereford

Electricity$100-$149 (9.5¢–14.7¢/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 Hereford heats its homes

64%
34%
3%

64% natural gas · 34% electricity · 3% other fuels

Electric rates in Hereford

Residential rates range from 9.5¢ to 14.7¢ per kWh.

Hereford
12.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM), Southwestern Public Service Co.

This is 19% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Hereford

Hereford has strong broadband coverage.

West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Deaf Smith Electric Coop, Inc
Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (NM)
Southwestern Public Service Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 2 providers

DEAF SMITH COUNTY FWSD 1
HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Internet 6 providers

AMA TechTel Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 75 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Optimum
Cable / Fiber up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hereford, 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.