Electricity rates in Cave Springs, AR
Cave Springs (3,076 people, Benton 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 Cave Springs
| 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 |
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
- Elm Springs 14.1¢
- Lowell 14.1¢
- Tontitown 14.1¢
- Bethel Heights 14.1¢
- Centerton 14.1¢
- Bentonville 14.1¢
- Springdale 14.1¢
- Rogers 14.1¢
- Johnson 14.1¢
- Little Flock 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 72718
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cave Springs?
Most homes in Cave Springs 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 Cave Springs: Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cave Springs?
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 Cave Springs, AR?
2 utilities serve Cave Springs's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Carroll Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cave Springs?
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.