Utility Providers in Rico, Colorado

Rico is served by 7 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Dolores County.

Dolores County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Rico vs. US average

Electricity
15.7¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% above CO state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$10.58/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Rico-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 Rico

Electricity$50-$99 (15.3¢–16.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Rico heats its homes

7%
3%
89%

7% natural gas · 3% electricity · 89% other fuels

Electric rates in Rico

Residential rates range from 15.3¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Rico
15.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Empire Electric Assn, Inc, Public Service Co of Colorado, San Miguel Power Assn, Inc.

This is 5% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Rico

Rico has limited broadband coverage.

Rico Telephone Company
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Empire Electric Assn, Inc
Public Service Co of Colorado
San Miguel Power Assn, Inc

Water 2 providers

DOVE CREEK TOWN OF

Internet 2 providers

Rico Telephone Company
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Rico, CO

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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.