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Utility Providers in Prairie City, Oregon

Prairie City is served by 14 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Grant County.

Grant County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Prairie City vs. US average

Electricity
10.6¢/kWh
↓ 36% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 28% below OR state average (14.7¢)
Natural gas
$15.71/Mcf
↑ 8% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Prairie 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 Prairie City

Electricity$100-$149 (10.0¢–11.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$83/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 Prairie City heats its homes

3%
27%
70%

3% natural gas · 27% electricity · 70% other fuels

Electric rates in Prairie City

Residential rates range from 10.0¢ to 11.2¢ per kWh.

Prairie City
10.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR), Idaho Power Co, Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc.

This is 36% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Note: Oregon has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Prairie City

Prairie City has moderate broadband coverage.

Rally Networks
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR)
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Idaho Power Co
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Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc
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Water 8 providers

CANYON CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
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DAYVILLE, CITY OF
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JOHN DAY, CITY OF
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LONG CREEK, CITY OF
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MONUMENT, CITY OF
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MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF
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PRAIRIE CITY
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SENECA, CITY OF
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Internet 3 providers

Rally Networks
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
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UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
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Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in Prairie City, OR

97869

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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.