Utility Providers in Cove, Arkansas

Cove is served by 19 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Polk County.

Polk County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Cove vs. US average

Electricity
12.8¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 4% 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 Cove-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 Cove

Electricity$150-$199 (12.2¢–13.3¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Cove heats its homes

14%
58%
29%

14% natural gas · 58% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in Cove

Residential rates range from 12.2¢ to 13.3¢ per kWh.

Cove
12.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Southwest Arkansas E C C, Southwestern Electric Power Co.

This is 23% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Cove

Cove has strong broadband coverage.

Four States Fiber
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Pine Cellular Phones Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Southwest Arkansas E C C
Southwestern Electric Power Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 9 providers

ACORN RURAL WATER ASSN
COVE WATERWORKS
FREEDOM PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY
GILLHAM REGIONAL WATER DIST
GRANNIS WATERWORKS
HATFIELD WATERWORKS
MENA WATER DEPARTMENT
SEVIER CO WATER ASSOCIATION
WICKES WATERWORKS

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Four States Fiber
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Pine Cellular Phones
Fixed Wireless
Pine Cellular Phones Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Cove, 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.