Utility Providers in Safford, Arizona

Safford is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Graham County.

Graham County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Safford vs. US average

Electricity
16.8¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 13% above 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 Safford-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 Safford

Electricity$150-$199 (16.8¢–16.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Safford heats its homes

51%
35%
14%

51% natural gas · 35% electricity · 14% other fuels

Electric rates in Safford

Residential rates range from 16.8¢ to 16.8¢ per kWh.

Safford
16.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Arizona Public Service Co, Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc.

Internet providers in Safford

Safford has strong broadband coverage.

AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Valley Telecom Group
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Arizona Public Service Co
Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Graham County Utilities, Inc.

Water 7 providers

ADOC ASPC FORT GRANT
ASH CREEK WATER COMPANY
EDEN WATER COMPANY INC
GRAHAM COUNTY UTILITIES - PIMA
GRAHAM COUNTY UTILITIES-FORT THOMAS
SAFFORD CITY OF
USDJ FBP FED CORR INST SAFFORD

Sewer 1 provider

CITY OF SAFFORD - GILA RESOURCES WRP

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fiber / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
CenturyLink
DSL up to 60 Mbps
Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Safford, 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.