Utility Providers in Smithers, West Virginia

Smithers is served by 16 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Fayette County.

Fayette County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Smithers vs. US average

Electricity
16.0¢/kWh
≈ About US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above WV state average (15.1¢)
Natural gas
$15.26/Mcf
≈ About US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Smithers-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 Smithers

Electricity$100-$149 (16.0¢–16.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$52/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 Smithers heats its homes

61%
34%
5%

61% natural gas · 34% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Smithers

Residential rates range from 16.0¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Smithers
16.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Smithers is served by Appalachian Power Co, a investor owned utility.

This is 3% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Smithers

Smithers has strong broadband coverage.

Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Frontier
90 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Appalachian Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 8 providers

BELLWOOD COMMUNITY FACIL IMP
GAULEY RIVER PSD
KANAWHA FALLS PSD
MEADOW BRIDGE TOWN OF
MOUNT HOPE WATER
PAX WATER COMPANY
WVAWC NEW RIVER REGIONAL WTR TRTMT PLT

Sewer 1 provider

SMITHERS CITY OF

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
DSL up to 90 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Smithers, WV

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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.