Utility Providers in Sierra City, California

Sierra City is served by 13 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Sierra County.

Sierra County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Sierra City vs. US average

Electricity
26.4¢/kWh
↑ 60% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 17% below CA state average (32.0¢)
Natural gas
$19.14/Mcf
↑ 32% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Sierra City-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 Sierra City

Electricity$100-$149 (18.7¢–34.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
Water & sewer~$28/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 Sierra City heats its homes

8%
15%
77%

8% natural gas · 15% electricity · 77% other fuels

Electric rates in Sierra City

Residential rates range from 18.7¢ to 34.0¢ per kWh.

Sierra City
26.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Liberty Utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric Co..

This is 60% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Sierra City

Sierra City has limited broadband coverage.

GeoLinks
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 2 providers

Liberty Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Natural Gas 1 provider

Pacific Gas & Electric Co

Water 8 providers

ALLEGHANY COUNTY W.D.
CITY OF LOYALTON
DOWNIEVILLE PUBLIC U.D.
SIERRA CITY WATER WORKS, INC.
SIERRA CO. W.W.D #1 CALPINE
SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS
SIERRA WATER RESOURCES - SIERRA CITY
SIERRAVILLE P.U.D.

Internet 2 providers

AT&T
DSL up to 10 Mbps
GeoLinks
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps

ZIP codes in Sierra City, CA

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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.