Utility Providers in Portia, Arkansas

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

Lawrence County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Portia 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 Portia-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 Portia

Electricity$100-$149 (13.0¢–13.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$60/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 Portia heats its homes

85%
13%
2%

85% natural gas · 13% electricity · 2% other fuels

Electric rates in Portia

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

Portia
13.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Craighead Electric Coop Corp, Entergy Arkansas LLC, North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc.

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

Internet providers in Portia

Portia has moderate broadband coverage.

Optimum
940 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 3 providers

Craighead Electric Coop Corp
Entergy Arkansas LLC
North Arkansas Elec Coop, Inc

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 12 providers

ALICIA WATER SYSTEM
BLACK ROCK WATERWORKS
HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT
IMBODEN WATERWORKS
LAWRENCE CO REG WATER DIST
LYNN WATERWORKS
PORTIA WATERWORKS
RAVENDEN WATERWORKS
SEDGWICK WATERWORKS
STRAWBERRY WATERWORKS
WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS

Sewer 1 provider

PORTIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Optimum
Cable up to 940 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Portia, 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.