Utility Providers in Artesia, Mississippi

Artesia is served by 22 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Lowndes County.

Lowndes County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Artesia vs. US average

Electricity
12.6¢/kWh
↓ 24% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% below MS state average (13.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.42/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Artesia-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 Artesia

Electricity$100-$149 (12.6¢–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 Artesia heats its homes

20%
63%
17%

20% natural gas · 63% electricity · 17% other fuels

Electric rates in Artesia

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

Artesia
12.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include 4-County Electric Power Assn, City of Columbus - (MS), Monroe County Elec Power Assn.

This is 24% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Artesia

Artesia has moderate broadband coverage.

Franklin Telephone Co. Inc.
2,500 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
4-County Fiber LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

4-County Electric Power Assn
City of Columbus - (MS)
Monroe County Elec Power Assn

Natural Gas 2 providers

Artesia Mun Gas
Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 12 providers

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE
COLUMBUS LIGHT & WATER
EAST LOWNDES #4-HERMAN-VAUGHN
EAST LOWNDES W/A #1-LEE STOKES
EAST LOWNDES W/A #2-HUCKLEBERRY
EAST LOWNDES W/A A EAST-OLD YORKVILLE
EAST LOWNDES W/A B WEST-OLD YORKVILLE RD
PRAIRIE LAND WATER ASSOCIATION, INC
SOUTH LOWNDES W/A
TOWN OF ARTESIA
TOWN OF CALEDONIA
TOWN OF CRAWFORD

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 4 providers

4-County Fiber LLC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Franklin Telephone Co. Inc.
Fiber / DSL up to 2,500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Artesia, MS

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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.