Utility Providers in Barataria, Louisiana

Barataria is served by 10 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Barataria vs. US average

Electricity
11.8¢/kWh
↓ 28% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.38/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Barataria-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 Barataria

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–12.5¢/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 Barataria heats its homes

46%
54%

46% natural gas · 54% electricity

Electric rates in Barataria

Residential rates range from 11.0¢ to 12.5¢ per kWh.

Barataria
11.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Barataria is served by Entergy Louisiana LLC, a investor owned utility.

This is 29% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Barataria

Barataria has moderate broadband coverage.

Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Entergy Louisiana LLC

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy - Lousiana Division

Water 4 providers

E JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 1
GRETNA WATERWORKS
W JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 2
WESTWEGO WATERWORKS

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable up to 2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Barataria, LA

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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.