Utility Providers in Portland, Arkansas

Portland is served by 18 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Ashley County.

Ashley County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Portland 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 Portland-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 Portland

Electricity$200-$249 (13.0¢–13.0¢/kWh)
Natural gas$150-$199
Water & sewer~$83/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 Portland heats its homes

51%
38%
11%

51% natural gas · 38% electricity · 11% other fuels

Electric rates in Portland

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

Portland
13.0¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

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

Internet providers in Portland

Portland has strong broadband coverage.

Fuse Rural Connect LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Swyft Connect
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL

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 9 providers

CROSSETT WATER COMMISSION
FOUNTAIN HILL WATERWORKS
HAMBURG WATERWORKS
MONTROSE BOYDELL WATER SYSTEM
NORTH CROSSETT UTILITIES
PARKDALE WATERWORKS
PORTLAND WATERWORKS
WEST ASHLEY COUNTY WATER ASSN
WILMOT WATERWORKS

Sewer 2 providers

PORTLAND, CITY OF
PORTLAND, CITY OF WWTP

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 30 Mbps
Fuse Rural Connect LLC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Swyft Connect
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Portland, 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.