Utility Providers in Franklin, Arkansas

Franklin is served by 14 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Izard County.

Izard County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Franklin 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 Franklin-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 Franklin

Electricity$100-$149 (13.0¢–13.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Franklin heats its homes

63%
37%

63% electricity · 37% other fuels

Electric rates in Franklin

Residential rates range from 13.0¢ to 13.2¢ per kWh.

Franklin
13.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Entergy Arkansas LLC, North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc.

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

Internet providers in Franklin

Franklin has moderate broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Entergy Arkansas LLC
North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc

Water 8 providers

AR DEPT OF CORRECTION IZARD CO
CALICO ROCK WATERWORKS
FRANKLIN WATERWORKS
GUION WATER DEPARTMENT
HORSESHOE BEND WATERWORKS
MELBOURNE WATERWORKS
MT PLEASANT WATERWORKS
OXFORD WATERWORKS

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Franklin, 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.