Utility Providers in Emerson, Arkansas

Emerson is served by 23 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Columbia County.

Columbia County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Emerson vs. US average

Electricity
13.0¢/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 Emerson-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 Emerson

Electricity$200-$249 (13.0¢–13.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas<$50
Water & sewer~$28/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 Emerson heats its homes

27%
61%
12%

27% natural gas · 61% electricity · 12% other fuels

Electric rates in Emerson

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

Emerson
13.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Entergy Arkansas LLC, Southwest Arkansas E C C.

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

Internet providers in Emerson

Emerson has strong broadband coverage.

SWAT
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
SWATFIRST
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Entergy Arkansas LLC
Southwest Arkansas E C C

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 12 providers

DORCHEAT WATER ASSOCIATION
EMERSON WATERWORKS
LAKESIDE WATER ASSOCIATION
LYDESDALE WATER ASSOCIATION
MAGNOLIA WATERWORKS
MC NEIL RURAL WATER ASSOC
MC NEIL WATERWORKS
TAYLOR WATERWORKS
VILLAGE WATER ASSOCIATION
WALDO WATERWORKS
WALKER WATER ASSOCIATION
WALKERVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION

Sewer 1 provider

EMERSON, CITY OF - EMERSON WWT

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
SWAT
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
SWATFIRST
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps

ZIP codes in Emerson, 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.