Utility Providers in Waco, North Carolina

Waco is served by 15 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Cleveland County.

Cleveland County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Waco vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 9% below NC state average (14.1¢)
Natural gas
$16.42/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Waco-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 Waco

Electricity$200-$249 (11.9¢–13.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$28/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 Waco heats its homes

31%
51%
18%

31% natural gas · 51% electricity · 18% other fuels

Electric rates in Waco

Residential rates range from 11.9¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Waco
12.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Broad River Electric Coop, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Rutherford Elec Member Corp.

This is 23% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Waco

Waco has moderate broadband coverage.

Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
DSL / Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Broad River Electric Coop, Inc
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Rutherford Elec Member Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Public Service Co. Of North Carolina

Water 7 providers

BOILING SPRINGS, TOWN OF
CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER
GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION
GROVER, TOWN OF
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF
LAWNDALE, TOWN OF
SHELBY, CITY OF

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Waco, NC

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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.