Utility Providers in Hector, Arkansas

Hector is served by 20 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Pope County.

Pope County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Hector vs. US average

Electricity
13.2¢/kWh
↓ 20% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 7% 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 Hector-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 Hector

Electricity$150-$199 (13.0¢–13.3¢/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 Hector heats its homes

18%
50%
32%

18% natural gas · 50% electricity · 32% other fuels

Electric rates in Hector

Residential rates range from 13.0¢ to 13.3¢ per kWh.

Hector
13.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp, Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Entergy Arkansas LLC, Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp.

This is 20% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hector

Hector has strong broadband coverage.

Right Fiber
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
ARTELCO
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Petit Jean Fiber
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp
Carroll Electric Coop Corp - (AR)
Entergy Arkansas LLC
Petit Jean Electric Coop Corp

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 8 providers

ATKINS WATER SYSTEM
CITY CORPORATION
DOVER WATERWORKS
LONDON WATERWORKS
LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC
POTTSVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION
TRI-COUNTY WATER DISTBR DIST
VAN BUREN COUNTY PWA

Internet 7 providers

ARTELCO
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Petit Jean Fiber
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Right Fiber
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hector, 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.