Utility Providers in Wakefield, Virginia

Wakefield is served by 14 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Sussex County.

Sussex County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Wakefield vs. US average

Electricity
13.7¢/kWh
↓ 17% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 5% below VA state average (14.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.40/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Wakefield-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 Wakefield

Electricity$150-$199 (13.4¢–13.9¢/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 Wakefield heats its homes

6%
63%
32%

6% natural gas · 63% electricity · 32% other fuels

Electric rates in Wakefield

Residential rates range from 13.4¢ to 13.9¢ per kWh.

Wakefield
13.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, Prince George Electric Coop, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Virginia Electric & Power Co.

This is 17% 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 Wakefield

Wakefield has moderate broadband coverage.

Ruralband
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
Prince George Electric Coop
Southside Electric Coop, Inc
Virginia Electric & Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Columbia Gas Of Virginia

Water 5 providers

BIRCH ISLAND APARTMENTS
NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMS
STONY CREEK, TOWN OF
WAKEFIELD, TOWN OF
WAVERLY, TOWN OF

Internet 4 providers

Ruralband
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Wakefield, 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.