Utility Providers in Hico, Texas

Hico is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Hamilton County.

Hamilton County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Hico vs. US average

Electricity
13.4¢/kWh
↓ 11% below US average (15.0¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Hico-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 Hico

Electricity$150-$199 (12.5¢–14.5¢/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 Hico heats its homes

21%
57%
22%

21% natural gas · 57% electricity · 22% other fuels

Electric rates in Hico

Residential rates range from 12.5¢ to 14.5¢ per kWh.

Hico
13.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Hamilton County Elec Coop Assn, Heart of Texas Electric Coop, Texas-New Mexico Power Co, United Electric Coop Service Inc - (TX).

This is 10% 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 Hico

Hico has strong broadband coverage.

Pathway Com-Tel
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Alenco Communications Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
United Electric Cooperative Services
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Nextlink
500 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Hamilton County Elec Coop Assn
Heart of Texas Electric Coop
Texas-New Mexico Power Co
United Electric Coop Service Inc - (TX)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 2 providers

Sewer 1 provider

CITY OF HICO WWTP

Internet 9 providers

Alenco Communications Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
AMA TechTel Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 500 Mbps
Pathway Com-Tel
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
United Electric Cooperative Services
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hico, 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.