UtilityFinder

Utility Providers in McDowell, Virginia

McDowell is served by 7 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Highland County.

Highland County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in McDowell vs. US average

Electricity
13.7¢/kWh
↓ 17% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 5% below VA state average (14.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across McDowell-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 McDowell

Electricity$50-$99 (13.7¢–13.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$5/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 McDowell heats its homes

21%
79%

21% electricity · 79% other fuels

Electric rates in McDowell

Residential rates range from 13.7¢ to 13.7¢ per kWh.

McDowell
13.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

McDowell is served by Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop, a cooperative utility.

This is 17% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in McDowell

McDowell has moderate broadband coverage.

Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC)
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
MGW Telephone
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop
Look up contact info →

Water 2 providers

MCDOWELL
Look up contact info →
MONTEREY, TOWN OF
Look up contact info →

Internet 4 providers

Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC)
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Look up contact info →
MGW Telephone
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Look up contact info →
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps
1-800-934-6489 · www.xfinity.com/

ZIP codes in McDowell, VA

24458

Moving to McDowell?

Setting up utilities doesn't have to be complicated.

Read our step-by-step guide →
Or search your exact address for detailed provider info.

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: April 2026.