Utility Providers in Newbern, Alabama

Newbern is served by 10 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Hale County.

Hale County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Newbern vs. US average

Electricity
14.7¢/kWh
↓ 11% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 3% below AL state average (15.2¢)
Natural gas
$18.63/Mcf
↑ 28% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Newbern-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 Newbern

Electricity$200-$249 (13.4¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Newbern heats its homes

19%
63%
19%

19% natural gas · 63% electricity · 19% other fuels

Electric rates in Newbern

Residential rates range from 13.4¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

Newbern
14.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp.

This is 11% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Newbern

Newbern has moderate broadband coverage.

Verizon
50 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 2 providers

Alabama Power Co
Black Warrior Elec Member Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Alabama Gas Corp

Water 4 providers

AKRON WATER DEPARTMENT, TOWN OF
GREENSBORO, UTILITIES BD OF THE CITY OF
HALE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, THE
MOUNDVILLE (CITY OF)

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Newbern, AL

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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.