Utility Providers in Riceville, Tennessee

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

Mcminn County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Riceville vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 3% above TN state average (12.4¢)
Natural gas
$10.75/Mcf
↓ 26% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Riceville-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 Riceville

Electricity$150-$199 (11.8¢–13.7¢/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 Riceville heats its homes

20%
73%
7%

20% natural gas · 73% electricity · 7% other fuels

Electric rates in Riceville

Residential rates range from 11.8¢ to 13.7¢ per kWh.

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

Providers include Athens Utility Board, City of Etowah, Volunteer Electric Coop.

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

Internet providers in Riceville

Riceville has strong broadband coverage.

Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
TDS Telecom
100 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

Athens Utility Board
Volunteer Electric Coop

Natural Gas 1 provider

Athens Utilities Board

Water 6 providers

ATHENS UTILITIES BOARD
CALHOUN-CHARLESTON U.D.
ENGLEWOOD WATER DEPT
ETOWAH UTILITIES
NIOTA WATER SYSTEM
RICEVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 25 Mbps
Spectrum
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom
DSL up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Riceville, TN

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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.