Utility Providers in Patterson, Louisiana

Patterson is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in St. Mary County.

St. Mary County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Patterson vs. US average

Electricity
12.0¢/kWh
↓ 27% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.38/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Patterson-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 Patterson

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–12.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Patterson heats its homes

13%
87%

13% natural gas · 87% electricity

Electric rates in Patterson

Residential rates range from 11.0¢ to 12.5¢ per kWh.

Patterson
11.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

This is 27% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Patterson

Patterson has moderate broadband coverage.

Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
DSL / Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy - Lousiana Division

Water 12 providers

BERWICK BAYOU VISTA WW COMMISSION
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY
GLENCOE COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
MORGAN CITY WATER SYSTEM
PATTERSON WATER SYSTEM
PORT OF WEST ST MARY
ST MARY PAR JT WATER SEWER COMMISSION 5
ST MARY PARISH W&S #2 BAYOU VISTA
ST MARY PARISH WATER SEWERAGE COMM 1
ST MARY WATER & SEWER COMM #3
TOWN OF BERWICK
WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 4 OF ST MARY

Sewer 1 provider

ST MARY PARISH WARDS 5&8 JOINT SEWER COMMISSION - REGIONAL SEWERAGE TREATMENT FA

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Patterson, LA

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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.