Utility Providers in Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould is served by 21 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Greene County.

Greene County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Paragould vs. US average

Electricity
12.3¢/kWh
↓ 25% 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 Paragould-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 Paragould

Electricity$200-$249 (10.3¢–13.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Paragould heats its homes

12%
79%
9%

12% natural gas · 79% electricity · 9% other fuels

Electric rates in Paragould

Residential rates range from 10.3¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Paragould
11.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR), Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Entergy Arkansas LLC, Paragould Municipal Utilities.

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

Internet providers in Paragould

Paragould has strong broadband coverage.

AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL
Clay County Connect Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Paragould Light Water and Cable
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 4 providers

Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR)
Craighead Electric Coop Corp
Entergy Arkansas LLC
Paragould Municipal Utilities

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 7 providers

CLAY CO REG WATER DISTRICT
DELAPLAINE WATERWORKS
JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM
LAFE REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRIC
MARMADUKE WATERWORKS
PARAGOULD MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
WESTERN GREENE COUNTY R W D

Sewer 3 providers

OAK GROVE HEIGHTS, CITY OF - OAK GROVE HEIGHTS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
PARAGOULD LIGHT WATER AND CABLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Internet 7 providers

AT&T
Fiber / Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL
Clay County Connect Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Paragould Light Water and Cable
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Paragould, 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.