Utility Providers in Rio Grande City, Texas

Rio Grande City is served by 22 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Starr County.

Starr County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Rio Grande City vs. US average

Electricity
11.5¢/kWh
↓ 23% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 15% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Rio Grande City-area providers. Natural gas: EIA state-level residential price (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 15.0¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Rio Grande City

Electricity$200-$249 (10.3¢–12.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$43/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 Rio Grande City heats its homes

4%
91%
5%

4% natural gas · 91% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Rio Grande City

Residential rates range from 10.3¢ to 12.6¢ per kWh.

Rio Grande City
11.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc, Medina Electric Coop, Inc.

This is 24% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Rio Grande City

Rio Grande City has strong broadband coverage.

Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber
Smartcom Telephone LLC
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Foremost Telecommunications
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Valley Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL

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

Electric 3 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc
Medina Electric Coop, Inc

Water 9 providers

CITY OF LA GRULLA
CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY
FALCON RURAL WSC
IBWC FALCON VILLAGE

Sewer 1 provider

RIO GRANDE CITY WWTP

Internet 9 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL
Foremost Telecommunications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber up to 7,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone LLC
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Valley Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Rio Grande City, TX

Moving to Rio Grande City?

Setting up utilities doesn't have to be complicated.

Read our step-by-step guide →
Or search your exact address for detailed provider info.

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. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. 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: April 2026.