Utility Providers in Charenton, Louisiana

Charenton is served by 33 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in St. Mary County.

St. Mary County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Charenton vs. US average

Electricity
12.0¢/kWh
↓ 27% 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 Charenton-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 Charenton

Electricity$100-$149 (11.0¢–12.5¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
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 Charenton heats its homes

20%
77%
3%

20% natural gas · 77% electricity · 3% other fuels

Electric rates in Charenton

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

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

Providers include Cleco Power LLC, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Southwest Louisiana E M C.

This is 27% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Charenton

Charenton has strong broadband coverage.

Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Optimum
500 Mbps
Cable
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Cleco Power LLC
Entergy Louisiana LLC
Southwest Louisiana E M C

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy - Lousiana Division
Centerpoint Energy - Entex

Water 19 providers

BADGER TRAIL WATER SYSTEM
BERWICK BAYOU VISTA WW COMMISSION
CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY
GLENCOE COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU
MAGNOLIA-PORT EAST
MJS ESTATES WATER SYSTEM
MORGAN CITY WATER SYSTEM
NEW IBERIA WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)
PATTERSON WATER SYSTEM
PORT OF WEST ST MARY
R & D PROPERTIES MOBILE HOME PARK
ST MARY PAR JT WATER SEWER COMMISSION 5
ST MARY PARISH W&S #2 BAYOU VISTA
ST MARY PARISH WATER SEWERAGE COMM 1
ST MARY WATER & SEWER COMM #3
TOWN OF BERWICK
WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 4 OF ST MARY

Sewer 4 providers

CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA
FOUR CORNERS TREATMENT PLANT
ST MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION #4 WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Charenton, 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.