Utility Providers in Rio Rico, Arizona

Rio Rico is served by 27 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Rio Rico vs. US average

Electricity
13.9¢/kWh
↓ 16% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% below AZ state average (14.9¢)
Natural gas
$20.47/Mcf
↑ 41% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Rio 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 Rio Rico

Electricity$150-$199 (13.6¢–14.2¢/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 Rico heats its homes

11%
76%
14%

11% natural gas · 76% electricity · 14% other fuels

Electric rates in Rio Rico

Residential rates range from 13.6¢ to 14.2¢ per kWh.

Rio Rico
13.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Arizona Public Service Co, Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc, Trico Electric Cooperative Inc, UNS Electric, Inc.

This is 16% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Rio Rico

Rio Rico has strong broadband coverage.

Mediacom Xtream
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
100 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Arizona Public Service Co
Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc
Trico Electric Cooperative Inc
UNS Electric, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Unisource Energy Services (Uns)

Water 17 providers

AVALON GARDENS WATER SYSTEM
BACA FLOAT WATER COMPANY
CASAS ARROYO ASSOCIATION INC
CS SANTA CRUZ WATER CO
LIBERTY WATER RIO RICO
MOUNTAIN VIEW RV RANCH
NOGALES CITY OF
PATAGONIA WATER DEPARTMENT
RED ROCK ACRES HOA
SONOITA VALLEY (NORTH) WATER COMPANY
SONOITA VALLEY (SOUTH) WATER COMPANY
THE GRAND ACRES
TOWN & COUNTRY - PRESTON
TRUJILLO TRAIL DWID
VALLE VERDE WATER COMPANY - EAST

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Xtream
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Rio Rico, AZ

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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.