Utility Providers in Kress, Texas

Kress is served by 12 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Swisher County.

Swisher County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Kress vs. US average

Electricity
14.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (15.0¢)
↑ 10% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Kress-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 Kress

Electricity$150-$199 (14.7¢–15.0¢/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 Kress heats its homes

62%
35%
4%

62% natural gas · 35% electricity · 4% other fuels

Electric rates in Kress

Residential rates range from 14.7¢ to 15.0¢ per kWh.

Kress
14.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc, Southwestern Public Service Co.

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

Internet providers in Kress

Kress has strong broadband coverage.

Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
South Plains Telephone Cooperative
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AMA TechTel Communications
75 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc
Southwestern Public Service Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 3 providers

HAPPY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
KRESS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
TULIA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Internet 6 providers

AMA TechTel Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 75 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
South Plains Telephone Cooperative
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Kress, 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.