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Utility Providers in Rector, Arkansas

Rector is served by 24 utility providers across 5 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Clay County.

Clay County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Rector vs. US average

Electricity
12.9¢/kWh
↓ 22% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 5% 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 Rector-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 Rector

Electricity$150-$199 (12.2¢–13.6¢/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 Rector heats its homes

30%
41%
29%

30% natural gas · 41% electricity · 29% other fuels

Electric rates in Rector

Residential rates range from 12.2¢ to 13.6¢ per kWh.

Rector
12.9¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

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

This is 22% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Rector

Rector has strong broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
2,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Clay County Connect Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

Clay County Electric Coop Corp - (AR)
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Entergy Arkansas LLC
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Natural Gas 1 provider

Black Hills Energy
(888) 890-5554 · www.blackhillsenergy.com

Water 13 providers

CLAY CO REG WATER DISTRICT
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CORNING WATERWORKS
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GREENWAY WATERWORKS
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KNOBEL WATERWORKS
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LAFE REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION DISTRIC
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MC DOUGAL WATERWORKS
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PEACH ORCHARD WATERWORKS
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PIGGOTT WATERWORKS
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POLLARD WATERWORKS
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RECTOR WATERWORKS
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ST FRANCIS RIVER REG WATER DD
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ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM
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SUCCESS WATERWORKS
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Sewer 2 providers

NIMMONS, CITY OF
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RECTOR, CITY OF - RECTOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
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Internet 6 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
Brightspeed
Fiber / DSL up to 2,000 Mbps
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Clay County Connect Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in Rector, AR

72461

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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.