Utility Providers in Rock Island, Texas

Rock Island is served by 22 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Colorado County.

Colorado County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Rock Island vs. US average

Electricity
14.7¢/kWh
≈ About US average (15.0¢)
↑ 8% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Rock Island-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 Rock Island

Electricity$200-$249 (14.7¢–14.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas<$50
Water & sewer~$5/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 Rock Island heats its homes

9%
81%
10%

9% natural gas · 81% electricity · 10% other fuels

Electric rates in Rock Island

Residential rates range from 14.7¢ to 14.7¢ per kWh.

Rock Island
14.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, CenterPoint Energy, Fayette Electric Coop, Inc, San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc, Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc.

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

Internet providers in Rock Island

Rock Island has moderate broadband coverage.

AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 6 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
CenterPoint Energy
Fayette Electric Coop, Inc
San Bernard Electric Coop, Inc
Wharton County Elec Coop, Inc

Water 13 providers

ALLEYTON WATER SYSTEM
CITY OF COLUMBUS
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE
COLORADO COUNTY WCID 2
COLUMBUS OAKS APARTMENTS
LAKE SHERIDAN ESTATES
LAZY RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK
ROCK ISLAND WSC

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Rock Island, TX

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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. 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.