Electricity rates in Bentonville, AR
Bentonville (44,499 people, Benton County) is served by 6 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 Bentonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $151 | 105K | 224 |
| City of Bentonville | Municipal utility | 12.31¢ | $133 | 23K | — |
| Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $146 | 74K | 676 |
| Empire District Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.32¢ | $145 | 4,898 | 206 |
| City of Siloam Springs | Municipal utility | 11.99¢ | $103 | 9,137 | 43 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,128 | 173 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 74,812 (60.5%) | 14,503 (11.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-26 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,128 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Little Flock 14.1¢
- Centerton 14.1¢
- Rogers 14.1¢
- Pea Ridge 14.1¢
- Cave Springs 14.1¢
- Bella Vista 14.1¢
- Prairie Creek 14.1¢
- Lowell 14.1¢
- Elm Springs 14.1¢
- Bethel Heights 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 72712, 72713, 72716
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bentonville?
Most homes in Bentonville 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 Bentonville: Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢), City of Bentonville (12.31¢), Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. (14.36¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bentonville?
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 Bentonville, AR?
6 utilities serve Bentonville's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Carroll Electric Co-op Corp., City of Bentonville, Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp., Empire District Electric Co., City of Siloam Springs. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bentonville?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 2 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 14,503 customers (11.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.