Utility Providers in Tappahannock, Virginia

Tappahannock is served by 19 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Essex County.

Essex County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Tappahannock vs. US average

Electricity
14.4¢/kWh
↓ 13% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Tappahannock-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 Tappahannock

Electricity$200-$249 (13.9¢–14.8¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/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 Tappahannock heats its homes

3%
83%
14%

3% natural gas · 83% electricity · 14% other fuels

Electric rates in Tappahannock

Residential rates range from 13.9¢ to 14.8¢ per kWh.

Tappahannock
14.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Rappahannock Electric Coop, Virginia Electric & Power Co.

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

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

Internet providers in Tappahannock

Tappahannock has strong broadband coverage.

Breezeline
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
RiverStreet
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Rappahannock Electric Coop
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Columbia Gas Of Virginia

Water 10 providers

COLEMANS ISLAND
DAINGERFIELD SUBDIVISION
GWYNNFIELD SUBDIVISION
RIVERDALE SUBDIVISION
RIVERVIEW MOBILE ESTATES
TAPPAHANNOCK, TOWN OF
VA AMERICAN SOUTH HILL BANKS

Sewer 1 provider

TAPPAHANNOCK TOWN OF WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Breezeline
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
RiverStreet
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Tappahannock, VA

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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: April 2026.