Utility rates in Startex vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Startex
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 Startex heats its homes
36% natural gas · 65% electricity
Electric rates in Startex
Residential rates range from 12.7¢ to 12.7¢ per kWh.
Providers include Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC), Broad River Electric Coop, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Greer Commission of Public Wks, Laurens Electric Coop, Inc, Lockhart Power Co.
This is 23% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Startex
Startex has moderate broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 6 providers
Natural Gas 1 provider
Water 7 providers
Sewer 1 provider
Internet 4 providers
ZIP codes in Startex, SC
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.