Utility Providers in McDade, Texas

McDade is served by 28 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Bastrop County.

Bastrop County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in McDade vs. US average

Electricity
13.4¢/kWh
↓ 19% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 10% below TX state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across McDade-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 McDade

Electricity$150-$199 (11.1¢–15.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 McDade heats its homes

87%
13%

87% electricity · 13% other fuels

Electric rates in McDade

Residential rates range from 11.1¢ to 15.7¢ per kWh.

McDade
13.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, Fayette Electric Coop, Inc, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC.

This is 19% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in McDade

McDade has moderate broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
Fayette Electric Coop, Inc
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy Corporation
Centerpoint Energy - Entex

Water 19 providers

BASTROP COUNTY MUD 1
BASTROP COUNTY WCID 1
BASTROP COUNTY WCID 2
CITY OF BASTROP
CITY OF SMITHVILLE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT 2
K & K WATER NORTH
K & K WATER SOUTH
RIVER OAKS TRAILER PARK
THE COLONY MUD 1A
THE COLONY MUD 1B
THE COLONY MUD 1C
THE COLONY MUD 1D
THE COLONY MUD 1E
WEST BASTROP VILLAGE MUD

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in McDade, 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. 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.