Utility Providers in Newport, Arkansas

Newport is served by 25 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Jackson County.

Jackson County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Newport 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 Newport-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 Newport

Electricity$150-$199 (11.4¢–13.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Newport heats its homes

47%
48%
5%

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

Electric rates in Newport

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

Newport
12.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Newport is served by Entergy Arkansas LLC, a investor owned utility.

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

Internet providers in Newport

Newport has strong broadband coverage.

Ritter Communications Inc
10,000 Mbps
Fiber / Cable
Farmers Rural Connect Inc
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Right Fiber
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Hillbilly Wireless
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable

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

Electric 1 provider

Entergy Arkansas LLC

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 13 providers

BALD KNOB NORTH WATER ASSOC
BEEDEVILLE WATER WORKS
BRECKENRIDGE UNION WATER ASSOC
CAMPBELL STATION WATERWORKS
CROSS COUNTY RURAL WATER SYS
DIAZ WATERWORKS
GRUBBS WATERWORKS
INDEPENDENCE JACKSON REGIONAL
JACKSONPORT WATERWORKS
NEWPORT WATERWORKS
NORTH JACKSON CO RURAL WATER ASSN
SWIFTON WATERWORKS
TUCKERMAN WATERWORKS

Sewer 2 providers

CITY OF NEWPORT - AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK
NEWPORT, CITY OF

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
Farmers Rural Connect Inc
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Hillbilly Wireless
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Right Fiber
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Inc
Fiber / Cable up to 10,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Newport, 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.