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Utility Providers in Polkville, North Carolina

Polkville is served by 16 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Cleveland County.

Cleveland County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Polkville vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 9% 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 Polkville-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 Polkville

Electricity$150-$199 (11.9¢–13.6¢/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 Polkville heats its homes

46%
54%

46% natural gas · 54% electricity

Electric rates in Polkville

Residential rates range from 11.9¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Polkville
12.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Broad River Electric Coop, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Rutherford Elec Member Corp.

This is 23% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Polkville

Polkville has strong broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
Carolina West Wireless
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Broad River Electric Coop, Inc
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Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
800-777-9898 · www.duke-energy.com/home
Rutherford Elec Member Corp
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Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Co. Of North Carolina
(877) 776-2427 · www.psncenergy.com

Water 7 providers

BOILING SPRINGS, TOWN OF
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CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER
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GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION
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GROVER, TOWN OF
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KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF
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LAWNDALE, TOWN OF
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SHELBY, CITY OF
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Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Carolina West Wireless
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
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Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
1-833-267-6094 · www.spectrum.com/
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in Polkville, NC

28136

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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.