Utility Providers in Hester, Louisiana

Hester is served by 10 utility providers across 3 categories covering 1 ZIP code in St. James County.

St. James County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Hester vs. US average

Electricity
11.0¢/kWh
↓ 33% below US average (16.5¢)
↓ 6% below LA state average (11.7¢)
Natural gas
$16.38/Mcf
↑ 13% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hester-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 Hester

Electricity$150-$199 (11.0¢–11.0¢/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 Hester heats its homes

47%
53%

47% natural gas · 53% electricity

Electric rates in Hester

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

Hester
11.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

This is 33% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hester

Hester has moderate broadband coverage.

REV
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
50 Mbps
DSL / Fixed Wireless

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

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atmos Energy - Lousiana Division
St. James Parish Utilities

Water 4 providers

GRAMERCY WATERWORKS
LUTCHER WATERWORKS
ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 1
ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
REV
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Hester, 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.