Utility Providers in Ophir, Colorado

Ophir is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in San Miguel County.

San Miguel County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Ophir vs. US average

Electricity
16.0¢/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 Ophir-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 Ophir

Electricity$50-$99 (16.0¢–16.0¢/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 Ophir heats its homes

7%
93%

7% natural gas · 93% other fuels

Electric rates in Ophir

Residential rates range from 16.0¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Ophir
16.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Empire Electric Assn, Inc, Public Service Co of Colorado, San Miguel Power Assn, Inc.

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

Internet providers in Ophir

Ophir has moderate broadband coverage.

Clearnetworx
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Visionary Broadband
100 Mbps
Fiber
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Empire Electric Assn, Inc
Public Service Co of Colorado
San Miguel Power Assn, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Rocky Mountain Natural Gas

Water 12 providers

ALDASORO RANCH HOC
ELK RUN HOMEOWNERS CORPORATION
ILIUM VALLEY WS
LAST DOLLAR PUD
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF
NORWOOD WATER COMMISSION
SAN BERNARDO HOA
TELLURIDE PINES HOA
TELLURIDE TOWN OF

Internet 3 providers

Clearnetworx
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Visionary Broadband
Fiber up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Ophir, 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.