Utility Providers in Red Bay, Alabama

Red Bay is served by 18 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Franklin County.

Franklin County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Red Bay vs. US average

Electricity
14.0¢/kWh
↓ 15% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 8% below AL state average (15.2¢)
Natural gas
$18.63/Mcf
↑ 28% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Red Bay-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 Red Bay

Electricity$150-$199 (12.2¢–15.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Red Bay heats its homes

40%
54%
6%

40% natural gas · 54% electricity · 6% other fuels

Electric rates in Red Bay

Residential rates range from 12.2¢ to 15.9¢ per kWh.

Red Bay
14.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Alabama Power Co, City of Russellville - (AL), Franklin Electric Coop - (AL).

This is 15% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Red Bay

Red Bay has strong broadband coverage.

BCI Mississippi Broadband LLC
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Freedom Fiber
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Tishomingo Connect
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Alabama Power Co
City of Russellville - (AL)
Franklin Electric Coop - (AL)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Red Bay Water & Gas

Water 6 providers

FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER SERVICE AUTHORITY
HODGES WATER SYSTEM
PHIL CAMPBELL WATER WORKS
RED BAY, THE WATER WORKS & GAS BD
RUSSELLVILLE WATER WORKS
VINA WATER WORKS BOARD

Sewer 1 provider

RED BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT LAGOON

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
BCI Mississippi Broadband LLC
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Freedom Fiber
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Tishomingo Connect
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Red Bay, 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.