Utility Providers in Watson, Arkansas

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

Desha County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Watson vs. US average

Electricity
12.7¢/kWh
↓ 23% below US average (16.5¢)
↑ 3% 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 Watson-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 Watson

Electricity$200-$249 (11.9¢–13.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
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 Watson heats its homes

3%
79%
18%

3% natural gas · 79% electricity · 18% other fuels

Electric rates in Watson

Residential rates range from 11.9¢ to 13.1¢ per kWh.

Watson
12.5¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include C & L Electric Coop Corp, Entergy Arkansas LLC.

This is 23% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Internet providers in Watson

Watson has moderate broadband coverage.

Brightspeed
60 Mbps
DSL
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
30 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / DSL
T-Mobile
25 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 2 providers

C & L Electric Coop Corp
Entergy Arkansas LLC

Natural Gas 1 provider

Centerpoint Energy - Arkla

Water 10 providers

ARKANSAS CITY WATERWORKS
DUMAS WATERWORKS
KELSO-ROHWER WATER ASSOCIATION
MC GEHEE WATERWORKS
MITCHELLVILLE WATERWORKS
PENDLETON-PEA RIDGE WATER ASSN
PICKENS WATERWORKS
REED WATERWORKS
WATSON WATERWORKS
WKMM RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

Sewer 1 provider

WATSON, CITY OF - WATSON WWTP

Internet 4 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless / DSL up to 30 Mbps
Brightspeed
DSL up to 60 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Watson, 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.