Utility Providers in Carthage, Arkansas

Carthage is served by 14 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Dallas County.

Dallas County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Carthage vs. US average

Electricity
13.1¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% above 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 Carthage-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 Carthage

Electricity$150-$199 (13.0¢–13.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$60/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 Carthage heats its homes

48%
32%
20%

48% natural gas · 32% electricity · 20% other fuels

Electric rates in Carthage

Residential rates range from 13.0¢ to 13.1¢ per kWh.

Carthage
13.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include C & L Electric Coop Corp, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Ouachita Electric Coop Corp, South Central Ark El Coop, Inc.

This is 21% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Carthage

Carthage has moderate broadband coverage.

AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

C & L Electric Coop Corp
Entergy Arkansas LLC
Ouachita Electric Coop Corp
South Central Ark El Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 5 providers

CARTHAGE WATER AND SEWER
FORDYCE RURAL WATER ASSOC
FORDYCE WATER CO
SPARKMAN WATERWORKS
TULIP-PRINCETON WATER ASSN

Sewer 1 provider

CARTHAGE, CITY OF - CARTHAGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Internet 3 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Carthage, 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.