Utility Providers in Tenaha, Texas

Tenaha is served by 29 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Shelby County.

Shelby County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Tenaha vs. US average

Electricity
11.5¢/kWh
↓ 23% below US average (15.0¢)
↓ 15% below TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Tenaha-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 Tenaha

Electricity$200-$249 (10.0¢–12.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Tenaha heats its homes

10%
74%
16%

10% natural gas · 74% electricity · 16% other fuels

Electric rates in Tenaha

Residential rates range from 10.0¢ to 12.6¢ per kWh.

Tenaha
11.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc, Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc, Southwestern Electric Power Co.

This is 23% 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 Tenaha

Tenaha has moderate broadband coverage.

Etex Communications
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 3 providers

Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc
Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc
Southwestern Electric Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Entex

Water 20 providers

BUENA VISTA WSC
CITY OF JOAQUIN
CITY OF TIMPSON
PAXTON WSC JACKSON PLANT
SHELBYVILLE WSC
TIMPSON RURAL WATER SUPPLY
WOODLAND SHORES SUBDIVISION

Sewer 1 provider

CITY OF TENAHA WWTP

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Etex Communications
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Tenaha, 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.