Utility Providers in Hot Springs, North Carolina

Hot Springs is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Madison County.

Madison County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hot Springs vs. US average

Electricity
15.1¢/kWh
↓ 8% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% above NC state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$16.42/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hot Springs-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 Hot Springs

Electricity$150-$199 (14.2¢–16.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$28/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 Hot Springs heats its homes

55%
45%

55% electricity · 45% other fuels

Electric rates in Hot Springs

Residential rates range from 14.2¢ to 16.7¢ per kWh.

Hot Springs
15.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Duke Energy Progress - (NC), French Broad Elec Member Corp, Haywood Electric Member Corp.

This is 8% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hot Springs

Hot Springs has strong broadband coverage.

French Broad Electric Membership Corporation
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Skyrunner Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Frontier
115 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
French Broad Elec Member Corp
Haywood Electric Member Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Co. Of North Carolina

Water 5 providers

FAIRVIEW WATER ASSOC
HOT SPRINGS, TOWN OF
MARS HILL, TOWN OF
MARSHALL, TOWN OF
WOLF LAUREL RESORT

Sewer 2 providers

HOT SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY WWTP
HOT SPRINGS WWTP

Internet 6 providers

French Broad Electric Membership Corporation
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Skyrunner Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hot Springs, NC

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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.