Utility Providers in Madison, Arkansas

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

St. Francis County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Madison vs. US average

Electricity
13.0¢/kWh
↓ 21% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 6% 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 Madison-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 Madison

Electricity$150-$199 (13.0¢–13.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$250+
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 Madison heats its homes

50%
32%
19%

50% natural gas · 32% electricity · 19% other fuels

Electric rates in Madison

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

Madison
13.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

This is 21% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Madison

Madison has strong broadband coverage.

East Arkansas Cable TV
1,000 Mbps
Cable
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.

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 10 providers

COLT WATER ASSOCIATION
CROSS COUNTY RURAL WATER SYS
FORREST CITY WATERWORKS
HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC
HUGHES WATERWORKS
PALESTINE WATER ASSOCIATION
ST FRANCIS RURAL WATER ASSOC
WHEATLEY WATERWORKS
WIDENER WATERWORKS

Sewer 1 provider

MADISON, CITY OF-WWTP

Internet 7 providers

Aristotle Unified Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
AT&T
DSL up to 10 Mbps
East Arkansas Cable TV
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Enlightened
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Madison, 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.