Knik River is served by 83 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Matanuska-Susitna County.
Matanuska-Susitna County · Updated May 2026
Utility rates in Knik River vs. US average
Electricity
26.0¢/kWh
↑ 58% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% above AK state average (24.8¢)
Natural gas
$11.73/Mcf
↓ 19% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023),
averaged across Knik River-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 Knik River
Electricity$150-$199 (22.2¢–29.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Knik River heats its homes
77%
9%
15%
77% natural gas · 9% electricity · 15% other fuels
Electric rates in Knik River
Residential rates range from 22.2¢ to 29.7¢ per kWh.
Knik River
25.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh
This is 57% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Knik River
Knik River has moderate broadband coverage.
GCI Communication Corp.
2,500 Mbps
Cable
Matanuska Telecom Association Inc.
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
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.
