Utility Providers in Bearden, Arkansas

Bearden is served by 17 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Ouachita County.

Ouachita County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Bearden vs. US average

Electricity
12.6¢/kWh
↓ 24% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.09/Mcf
↑ 11% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Bearden-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 Bearden

Electricity$200-$249 (12.1¢–13.0¢/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 Bearden heats its homes

29%
58%
13%

29% natural gas · 58% electricity · 13% other fuels

Electric rates in Bearden

Residential rates range from 12.1¢ to 13.0¢ per kWh.

Bearden
12.6¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Entergy Arkansas LLC, Ouachita Electric Coop Corp.

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

Internet providers in Bearden

Bearden has moderate broadband coverage.

Verizon
200 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 2 providers

Entergy Arkansas LLC
Ouachita Electric Coop Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 10 providers

BEARDEN WATERWORKS
BUENA VISTA-OGEMAW WATER ASSOCIATION
CAMDEN WATERWORKS
CHIDESTER WATER WORKS
FRENCHPORT WATER ASSOCIATION
HARMONY GROVE WATER ASSOC
HWY 4 24 WATER ASSOCIATION
LOUANN WATERWORKS
STEPHENS WATERWORKS
WIRE ROAD WATER SYSTEM

Sewer 1 provider

BEARDEN, CITY OF

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Bearden, 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.