Utility Providers in Newton, Alabama

Newton is served by 35 utility providers across 3 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Houston County.

Houston County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Newton vs. US average

Electricity
16.0¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% above 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 Newton-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 Newton

Electricity$250+ (15.0¢–16.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$36/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 Newton heats its homes

16%
81%
3%

16% natural gas · 81% electricity · 3% other fuels

Electric rates in Newton

Residential rates range from 15.0¢ to 16.8¢ per kWh.

Newton
15.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alabama Power Co, City of Dothan - (AL), Covington Electric Coop, Inc, Pea River Electric Coop, South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc, Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 3% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Newton

Newton has strong broadband coverage.

Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
Pea River Broadband
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber

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

Electric 6 providers

Alabama Power Co
City of Dothan - (AL)
Covington Electric Coop, Inc
Pea River Electric Coop
South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc
Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc

Water 21 providers

ARITON WATER WORKS BOARD (TOWN OF)
ASHFORD WATER WORKS
AVON WATER SYSTEM
COLUMBIA WATER WORKS
COTTONWOOD WATER WORKS
COWARTS WATER SYSTEM
DALE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
DALEVILLE, THE WWSB OF THE CITY OF
DOTHAN UTILITIES, CITY OF
FORT RUCKER -AMERICAN WATER ENTERPRISES
GORDON, TOWN OF
HOUSTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
KINSEY WATER SYSTEM
LEVEL PLAINS, TOWN OF
MIDLAND CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
NAPIER FIELD WATER SYSTEM
NEWTON, THE WW AND SB OF THE TOWN OF
OZARK UTILITIES BOARD
PINCKARD WATER DEPARTMENT
TAYLOR WATER SYSTEM
WEBB WATER SYSTEM

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
Pea River Broadband
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Newton, 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.