Utility Providers in Hernando, Mississippi

Hernando is served by 31 utility providers across 5 categories covering 2 ZIP codes in Desoto County.

Desoto County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hernando vs. US average

Electricity
12.6¢/kWh
↓ 24% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% below MS state average (13.4¢)
Natural gas
$15.42/Mcf
↑ 6% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hernando-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 Hernando

Electricity$150-$199 (12.1¢–13.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
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 Hernando heats its homes

48%
38%
14%

48% natural gas · 38% electricity · 14% other fuels

Electric rates in Hernando

Residential rates range from 12.1¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Hernando
12.8¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Entergy Mississippi LLC, Northcentral Mississippi E P A.

This is 23% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hernando

Hernando has strong broadband coverage.

Cspire
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
100 Mbps
DSL

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

Electric 2 providers

Entergy Mississippi LLC
Northcentral Mississippi E P A

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 19 providers

BELMONT WATER ASSOCIATION
BUENA VISTA LAKES
CITY OF HERNANDO
CITY OF HERNANDO - LAUGHTER
CITY OF HERNANDO-JAYBIRD
CITY OF HORN LAKE
CITY OF HORN LAKE - HOLLY HILLS
CITY OF HORN LAKE - TWIN LAKES
CITY OF OLIVE BRANCH
CITY OF SOUTHAVEN
COUNTRY HAVEN MOBILE HOME PARK
DAYS WATER ASSOCIATION
EUDORA UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
HORN LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION
LEWISBURG -INGRAMS MILL NORTH
LEWISBURG WATER ASSOCIATION
NESBIT WATER ASSOCIATION
WALLS WATER ASSN- LAKE FOREST
WALLS WATER ASSOCIATION

Sewer 3 providers

DCRUA, SHORT FORK WWTF
Desoto County Regional Utility Authority - Short Fork POTW
SHORT FORK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 100 Mbps
Cspire
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hernando, MS

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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.