Utility Providers in Thorne Bay, Alaska

Thorne Bay is served by 2 utility providers across 2 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Prince Of Wales-Hyder County.

Prince Of Wales-Hyder County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Thorne Bay vs. US average

Electricity
37.9¢/kWh
↑ 130% above US average (16.5¢)
↑ 53% above AK state average (24.8¢)
Natural gas
$11.73/Mcf
↓ 19% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Thorne Bay-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 Thorne Bay

Electricity$150-$199 (37.9¢–37.9¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$83/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 Thorne Bay heats its homes

3%
5%
93%

3% natural gas · 5% electricity · 93% other fuels

Electric rates in Thorne Bay

Residential rates range from 37.9¢ to 37.9¢ per kWh.

Thorne Bay
37.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

This is 130% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Thorne Bay

Thorne Bay has limited broadband coverage.

ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS
10 Mbps
DSL

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

Sewer 1 provider

THORNE BAY WWTF

Internet 1 provider

ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS
DSL up to 10 Mbps

ZIP codes in Thorne Bay, AK

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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.