Electricity rates in Benton, AR
Benton (34,177 people, Hot Spring County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
What things cost to run in Benton
Popular — tap to add, then add more to compare:
Add as many devices as you like to compare them side by side. Search again to add another, or use Duplicate to compare two settings.
Electric companies serving Benton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| City of Benton | Municipal utility | 10.87¢ | $108 | 13K | — |
| First Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.09¢ | $157 | 97K | 646 |
| C & L Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.48¢ | $159 | 20K | — |
Power outages in Hot Spring County right now
Checking live outages…
Outage history in Hot Spring County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 706 | 1,436 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 107 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,175 (27.8%) | 9,137 (60.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-25 | 2025-04-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (706 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Salem 14.0¢
- Haskell 14.0¢
- Bryant 14.0¢
- Alexander 14.0¢
- Shannon Hills 14.0¢
- East End 14.0¢
- Landmark 14.0¢
- Malvern 14.0¢
- Sheridan 14.0¢
- Little Rock 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72015, 72018, 72019, 72158
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Benton?
Most homes in Benton get power from Entergy Arkansas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.98¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Benton: City of Benton (10.87¢), First Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢), C & L Electric Co-op Corp. (14.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Benton?
About $152 a month, based on 1,085 kWh a month (the average for Entergy Arkansas customers) at 13.98¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Benton, AR?
4 utilities serve Benton's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, City of Benton, First Electric Co-op Corp., C & L Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Benton?
In 2025, customers in Hot Spring County averaged 23 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 107 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-05, when 9,137 customers (60.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.