Utility Providers in Markham, Texas

Markham is served by 36 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Matagorda County.

Matagorda County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Markham vs. US average

Electricity
13.2¢/kWh
↓ 12% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 3% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Markham-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 Markham

Electricity$150-$199 (13.2¢–13.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Markham heats its homes

26%
69%
5%

26% natural gas · 69% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Markham

Residential rates range from 13.2¢ to 13.2¢ per kWh.

Markham
13.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, CenterPoint Energy, Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX), Texas-New Mexico Power Co, Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc.

This is 12% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Markham

Markham has strong broadband coverage.

Ganado Telephone Company dba YK Communications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 5 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
CenterPoint Energy
Jackson Electric Coop, Inc - (TX)
Texas-New Mexico Power Co
Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc

Water 25 providers

CAMELOT FOREST WATER SYSTEM
CANEY CREEK MUD OF MATAGORDA COUNTY
CITY OF BAY CITY
CITY OF PALACIOS
FROST MOBILE HOME PARK
HOLIDAY HARBOR SUBDIVISION
HUBERT WATSON SUBDIVISION
LIVE OAK LANDING SUBDIVISION
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 2
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 5
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6
MATAGORDA DUNES SUBDIVISION
OAK HOLLOW SUBDIVISION
RIVER BEND WATER SERVICES
SPANISH BIT PLANTATION SUBDIVISION
TIDEWATER OAKS SUBDIVISION
TRES PALACIOS OAKS SUBDIVISION
WAYPOINT LANDING

Sewer 1 provider

MARKHAM MUD WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 25 Mbps
Ganado Telephone Company dba YK Communications
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Markham, 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.