Utility Providers in Smiley, Texas

Smiley is served by 17 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Gonzales County.

Gonzales County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Smiley vs. US average

Electricity
12.0¢/kWh
↓ 20% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 12% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Smiley-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 Smiley

Electricity$150-$199 (10.5¢–12.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$60/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 Smiley heats its homes

7%
73%
19%

7% natural gas · 73% electricity · 19% other fuels

Electric rates in Smiley

Residential rates range from 10.5¢ to 12.9¢ per kWh.

Smiley
11.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas Central Company, Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc, Fayette Electric Coop, Inc, Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc.

This is 20% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

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

Internet providers in Smiley

Smiley has strong broadband coverage.

Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
115 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

AEP Texas Central Company
Bluebonnet Electric Coop, Inc
Fayette Electric Coop, Inc
Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc

Water 6 providers

CITY OF GONZALES
CITY OF WAELDER
GONZALES COUNTY WSC
WARM SPRINGS REHAB HOSPITAL

Sewer 1 provider

CITY OF SMILEY WWTP

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 30 Mbps
Frontier
DSL up to 115 Mbps
Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Smiley, 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.