Utility Providers in Des Arc, Missouri

Des Arc is served by 16 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Iron County.

Iron County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Des Arc vs. US average

Electricity
12.0¢/kWh
↓ 27% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 7% below MO state average (12.9¢)
Natural gas
$16.86/Mcf
↑ 16% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Des Arc-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 Des Arc

Electricity$200-$249 (12.0¢–12.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$5/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 Des Arc heats its homes

3%
54%
43%

3% natural gas · 54% electricity · 43% other fuels

Electric rates in Des Arc

Residential rates range from 12.0¢ to 12.0¢ per kWh.

Des Arc
12.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Black River Electric Coop - (MO), Union Electric Co - (MO).

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

Internet providers in Des Arc

Des Arc has moderate broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Black River Electric Coop - (MO)
Union Electric Co - (MO)

Natural Gas 1 provider

Water 9 providers

BELLEVIEW VALLEY NURSING HOME
KILLARNEY SHORES SUBD
MO AMERICAN IRONTON
PILOT KNOB RURAL WD 1 N & S

Internet 4 providers

Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Des Arc, MO

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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.