Utility Providers in Monte Vista, Colorado

Monte Vista is served by 21 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Rio Grande County.

Rio Grande County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Monte Vista vs. US average

Electricity
15.9¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% above CO state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$10.58/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Monte Vista-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 Monte Vista

Electricity$100-$149 (14.3¢–17.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Monte Vista heats its homes

41%
31%
29%

41% natural gas · 31% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in Monte Vista

Residential rates range from 14.3¢ to 17.4¢ per kWh.

Monte Vista
15.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Public Service Co of Colorado, San Luis Valley R E C, Inc.

This is 4% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Monte Vista

Monte Vista has strong broadband coverage.

Jade Communications
2,500 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Ciello
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Public Service Co of Colorado
San Luis Valley R E C, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Co Of Colorado

Water 9 providers

DEL NORTE TOWN OF
G AND M MOBILE HOME PARK
INDIAN TRAILS WATER LLC
MONTE VISTA CITY OF
PACHECO TRAILER PARK
RIO GRANDE WATER COMPANY
RIVIERE ESTATES
SOUTH FORK HEIGHTS APARTMENTS
SOUTH FORK WEST MUNICIPAL TOWN OF

Sewer 2 providers

HENDERSON LAGOON FACILITY
VETERANS CENTER WWTF

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 60 Mbps
Ciello
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Jade Communications
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 2,500 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Monte Vista, CO

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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.