Utility Providers in Mercedes, Texas

Mercedes is served by 38 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Hidalgo County.

Hidalgo County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Mercedes vs. US average

Electricity
10.3¢/kWh
↓ 31% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 24% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Mercedes-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 Mercedes

Electricity$150-$199 (10.3¢–10.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Mercedes heats its homes

6%
91%
3%

6% natural gas · 91% electricity · 3% other fuels

Electric rates in Mercedes

Residential rates range from 10.3¢ to 10.3¢ per kWh.

Mercedes
10.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC.

This is 31% 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 Mercedes

Mercedes has strong broadband coverage.

Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber
Smartcom Telephone LLC
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Foremost Telecommunications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

Water 25 providers

CITY OF EDCOUCH
CITY OF EDINBURG
CITY OF HIDALGO WATER SYSTEM
CITY OF LA JOYA
CITY OF LA VILLA
CITY OF MERCEDES
CITY OF MISSION
CITY OF SAN JUAN
CITY OF WESLACO
HIDALGO COUNTY MUD 1
LLANO GRANDE LAKE PARK EAST
LLANO GRANDE LAKE PARK WEST
MCALLEN PUBLIC UTILITY
MILITARY HWY WSC LAS RUSIAS
MILITARY HWY WSC PROGRESO
MILITARY HWY WSC WESLACO
NORTH ALAMO WSC
QUIET VILLAGE II
TRAILS END MOBILE HOME PARK

Sewer 2 providers

CITY OF MERCEDES WWTP

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Foremost Telecommunications
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber up to 7,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone LLC
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TPx Communications
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Mercedes, 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.