Utility Providers in Newton, Mississippi

Newton is served by 22 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Newton County.

Newton County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Newton vs. US average

Electricity
14.0¢/kWh
↓ 15% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% above 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 Newton-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 Newton

Electricity$150-$199 (13.4¢–14.5¢/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 Newton heats its homes

16%
77%
6%

16% natural gas · 77% electricity · 6% other fuels

Electric rates in Newton

Residential rates range from 13.4¢ to 14.5¢ per kWh.

Newton
13.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Central Electric Power Assn - (MS), East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn, Mississippi Power Co, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative.

This is 15% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Newton

Newton has strong broadband coverage.

Cspire
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
BCI Mississippi Broadband LLC
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
Decatur Telephone Company
100 Mbps
DSL / Fiber

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

Electric 4 providers

Central Electric Power Assn - (MS)
East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn
Mississippi Power Co
Southern Pine Electric Cooperative

Water 11 providers

BEULAH HUBBARD WATER ASSN, INC
DUFFEE WATER ASSOCIATION
NORTH DECATUR W/A #1
SOUTH NEWTON RURAL W/A #1
SOUTH NEWTON RURAL W/A #2
SOUTH NEWTON RURAL W/A #4
TOWN OF DECATUR
TOWN OF HICKORY

Sewer 1 provider

Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 100 Mbps
BCI Mississippi Broadband LLC
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
Cspire
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Decatur Telephone Company
DSL / Fiber up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Newton, 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.