Utility Providers in Scotia, South Carolina

Scotia is served by 15 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Hampton County.

Hampton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Scotia vs. US average

Electricity
14.4¢/kWh
↓ 13% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.91/Mcf
↑ 17% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Scotia-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 Scotia

Electricity$250+ (14.4¢–14.4¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$15/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 Scotia heats its homes

98%
3%

98% electricity · 3% other fuels

Electric rates in Scotia

Residential rates range from 14.4¢ to 14.4¢ per kWh.

Scotia
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Edisto Electric Coop, Inc, Palmetto Electric Coop Inc.

This is 13% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Scotia

Scotia has moderate broadband coverage.

Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
10 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Edisto Electric Coop, Inc
Palmetto Electric Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

South Carolina Electric & Gas

Water 8 providers

BRUNSON TOWN OF (SC2510004)
ESTILL TOWN OF (SC2510002)
FURMAN TOWN OF (SC2510007)
GIFFORD TOWN OF (2510009)
HAMPTON TOWN OF (2510001)
SCOTIA TOWN OF (SC2510008)
VARNVILLE TOWN OF (2510005)
YEMASSEE TOWN OF (SC2510006)

Internet 4 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Xfinity
Fiber up to 1,200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Scotia, SC

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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.