Utility Providers in Hughes, Arkansas

Hughes is served by 26 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Crittenden County.

Crittenden County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Hughes vs. US average

Electricity
12.2¢/kWh
↓ 26% below US average (16.5¢)
Natural gas
$16.09/Mcf
↑ 11% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Hughes-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 Hughes

Electricity$150-$199 (11.4¢–13.0¢/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 Hughes heats its homes

48%
47%
5%

48% natural gas · 47% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Hughes

Residential rates range from 11.4¢ to 13.0¢ per kWh.

Hughes
12.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include City of West Memphis - (AR), Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Entergy Arkansas LLC.

This is 26% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Hughes

Hughes has strong broadband coverage.

Right Fiber
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Enlightened
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Aristotle Unified Communications
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

City of West Memphis - (AR)
Craighead Electric Coop Corp
Entergy Arkansas LLC

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 12 providers

CLARKEDALE-JERICHO WATER ASSOC
CRAWFORDSVILLE WATERWORKS
EARLE WATERWORKS
GILMORE WATERWORKS
HORSESHOE LAKE UTILITIES
HWY 64 WATER ASSOCIATION
LAKESHORE ESTATES WATER ASSN
MARION WATERWORKS
MIDWAY WATER ASSOCIATION
SUNSET WATER ASSOCIATION
TURRELL WATER WORKS
WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS

Sewer 2 providers

HORSESHOE LAKE WWT FACILITY
HUGHES, CITY OF - SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY

Internet 8 providers

Aristotle Unified Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 10 Mbps
Enlightened
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 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 Hughes, 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.