Utility Providers in Lydia, South Carolina

Lydia is served by 10 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Darlington County.

Darlington County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Lydia vs. US average

Electricity
14.7¢/kWh
↓ 11% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 3% above SC state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$16.91/Mcf
↑ 17% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Lydia-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 Lydia

Electricity$100-$149 (14.7¢–14.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$15/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 Lydia heats its homes

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100% electricity

Electric rates in Lydia

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

Lydia
14.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Duke Energy Progress - (NC), MPD Electric Cooperative.

This is 11% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Lydia

Lydia has moderate broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
MPD Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas 1 provider

South Carolina Electric & Gas

Water 4 providers

DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001)
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001)
HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003)
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004)

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Lydia, SC

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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.