Electricity rates in Ashdown, AR
Ashdown (4,479 people, Little River County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Southwestern Electric Power Co. pay about 14.10¢/kWh, 5% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Ashdown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Southwest Arkansas E C C | Electric cooperative | 14.57¢ | $184 | 25K | 466 |
Power outages in Little River County right now
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Outage history in Little River County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,880 | 2,372 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,653 (100.8%) | 4,041 (111.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-04 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,880 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Texarkana 14.0¢
- Mineral Springs 14.1¢
- Horatio 14.1¢
- Nashville 14.1¢
- De Queen 14.1¢
- Hope 12.9¢
- Dierks 14.1¢
- Murfreesboro 14.0¢
- Lewisville 14.0¢
- Stamps 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 71822
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashdown?
Most homes in Ashdown get power from Southwestern Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 14.10¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ashdown: Southwest Arkansas E C C (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ashdown?
About $125 a month, based on 890 kWh a month (the average for Southwestern Electric Power Co. customers) at 14.10¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ashdown, AR?
2 utilities serve Ashdown's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Southwest Arkansas E C C. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ashdown?
In 2025, customers in Little River County averaged 39 hr 32 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 4,041 customers (111.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.