Utility Providers in Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin is served by 19 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in St. Mary County.

St. Mary County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Franklin vs. US average

Electricity
11.7¢/kWh
↓ 29% 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 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$150-$199 (11.0¢–12.4¢/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 Franklin heats its homes

41%
59%
1%

41% natural gas · 59% electricity · 1% other fuels

Electric rates in Franklin

Residential rates range from 11.0¢ to 12.4¢ per kWh.

Franklin
11.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

This is 29% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Franklin

Franklin has strong broadband coverage.

Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
DSL / Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy - Lousiana Division

Water 12 providers

BERWICK BAYOU VISTA WW COMMISSION
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY
GLENCOE COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
MORGAN CITY WATER SYSTEM
PATTERSON WATER SYSTEM
PORT OF WEST ST MARY
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 1 provider

FRANKLIN, CITY OF WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Franklin, 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.