Utility Providers in Hillsboro, New Mexico

Hillsboro is served by 11 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Sierra County.

Sierra County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Hillsboro vs. US average

Electricity
9.6¢/kWh
↓ 42% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 32% below NM state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$9.05/Mcf
↓ 38% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hillsboro-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 Hillsboro

Electricity$100-$149 (9.6¢–9.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$5/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 Hillsboro heats its homes

11%
22%
67%

11% natural gas · 22% electricity · 67% other fuels

Electric rates in Hillsboro

Residential rates range from 9.6¢ to 9.6¢ per kWh.

Hillsboro
9.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Hillsboro is served by El Paso Electric Co, a investor owned utility.

This is 42% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hillsboro

Hillsboro has moderate broadband coverage.

Ethos Broadband
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
40 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

El Paso Electric Co

Water 6 providers

CABALLO LAKE MDWCA
DESERTAIRE WATER COMPANY
ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM
ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF
HILLSBORO MDWCA
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES

Internet 4 providers

CenturyLink
DSL up to 40 Mbps
Ethos Broadband
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hillsboro, NM

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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.