Utility Providers in Bay, Arkansas

Bay is served by 23 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Craighead County.

Craighead County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Bay vs. US average

Electricity
11.0¢/kWh
↓ 33% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 11% below AR state average (12.3¢)
Natural gas
$16.09/Mcf
↑ 11% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Bay-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 Bay

Electricity$150-$199 (7.9¢–13.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Bay heats its homes

59%
30%
11%

59% natural gas · 30% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in Bay

Residential rates range from 7.9¢ to 13.0¢ per kWh.

Bay
10.4¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City Water and Light Plant, Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Entergy Arkansas LLC.

This is 33% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Bay

Bay has strong broadband coverage.

Right Fiber
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

City Water and Light Plant
Craighead Electric Coop Corp
Entergy Arkansas LLC

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 12 providers

BLACK OAK WATERWORKS
BONO WATERWORKS
BROOKLAND WATERWORKS
BUFFALO ISLAND REG WATER DIST
CARAWAY WATERWORKS
CASH WATERWORKS
CROSS COUNTY RURAL WATER SYS
JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM
LAKE CITY WATERWORKS
LAWRENCE CO REG WATER DIST
MONETTE WATERWORKS

Sewer 1 provider

BAY, CITY OF - BAY WWTF

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 60 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Right Fiber
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Bay, AR

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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.