Utility Providers in Old Fort, North Carolina

Old Fort is served by 35 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Mcdowell County.

Mcdowell County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Old Fort vs. US average

Electricity
13.6¢/kWh
↓ 17% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 4% below NC state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$16.42/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Old Fort-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 Old Fort

Electricity$150-$199 (11.9¢–14.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$43/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 Old Fort heats its homes

4%
63%
34%

4% natural gas · 63% electricity · 34% other fuels

Electric rates in Old Fort

Residential rates range from 11.9¢ to 14.5¢ per kWh.

Old Fort
13.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), French Broad Elec Member Corp, Rutherford Elec Member Corp.

This is 18% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Old Fort

Old Fort has strong broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
115 Mbps
DSL
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
French Broad Elec Member Corp
Rutherford Elec Member Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Co. Of North Carolina

Water 22 providers

BLACK BEAR DEVELOPMENT
CEDARBROOK RESIDENTIAL HOME
DEER PARK HEALTH & REHAB.
HARMONY ESTATES S/D
HOUSTON HOUSE REST HOME
LAKE JAMES LODGE ASSISTED LIVI
LINVILLE FALLS CLUB
LITTLE SWITZERLAND COMM ASSOC
MARION MOOSE LODGE
MARION MOOSE LODGE-MOUNTAIN
MARION, CITY OF
MCDOWELL CO--NEBO
MCDOWELL HOUSE REST HOME
OLD FORT, TOWN OF
RECOVERY VENTURES CORPORATION
SUNSET POINT S/D
SWISS VILLAGE WTR SYSTEM
WHITE PINES MHP
WOODLAWN HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Old Fort, NC

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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.