Utility Providers in Phenix City, Alabama

Phenix City is served by 24 utility providers across 6 categories covering 4 ZIP codes in Russell County.

Russell County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Phenix City vs. US average

Electricity
14.9¢/kWh
↓ 10% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$18.63/Mcf
↑ 28% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Phenix City-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 Phenix City

Electricity$200-$249 (13.8¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Phenix City heats its homes

12%
81%
7%

12% natural gas · 81% electricity · 7% other fuels

Electric rates in Phenix City

Residential rates range from 13.8¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

Phenix City
14.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alabama Power Co, City of Opelika - (AL), Dixie Electric Coop - (AL), Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc.

This is 10% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Phenix City

Phenix City has strong broadband coverage.

AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
Cable TV of East Alabama
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Public Service Wireless
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Alabama Power Co
City of Opelika - (AL)
Dixie Electric Coop - (AL)
Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Alabama Gas Corp

Water 10 providers

AUBURN WATER WORKS
BEAUREGARD WATER AUTHORITY
BEULAH UTILITIES DISTRICT
FT MITCHELL WATER SYSTEM
HURTSBORO WATER & SEWER BOARD
LOACHAPOKA WATER AUTHORITY
OPELIKA, WW BD. OF THE CITY OF
PHENIX CITY UTILITIES
RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
SMITHS WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

Sewer 3 providers

Phenix City WWTP
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
RUSSELL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

City Public Works – Integrated Waste

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
Cable TV of East Alabama
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Public Service Wireless
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Phenix City, 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.