Utility Providers in Ward, South Carolina

Ward is served by 16 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Saluda County.

Saluda County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Ward vs. US average

Electricity
15.2¢/kWh
↓ 8% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% above SC state average (14.2¢)
Natural gas
$16.91/Mcf
↑ 17% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Ward-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 Ward

Electricity$150-$199 (14.4¢–16.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Ward heats its homes

54%
46%

54% electricity · 46% other fuels

Electric rates in Ward

Residential rates range from 14.4¢ to 16.0¢ per kWh.

Ward
15.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Aiken Electric Coop Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc.

This is 8% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Ward

Ward has strong broadband coverage.

CarolinaConnect Cooperative Inc
8,000 Mbps
Fiber
Comporium Midlands
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Aiken Electric Coop Inc
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

South Carolina Electric & Gas

Water 5 providers

BGWC TANGLEWOOD S/D (SC4150011)
RICHARD DEASON MHP (SC4160011)
RIDGE SPRING TOWN OF (SC4110002)
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)
SALUDA CPW (SC4110001)

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
CarolinaConnect Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 8,000 Mbps
Comporium Midlands
Fiber / DSL up to 5,000 Mbps
Comporium Midlands CLEC
DSL up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Ward, SC

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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.