Electricity rates in Des Arc, AR
Des Arc (1,639 people, Prairie County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Des Arc
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| First Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.09¢ | $157 | 97K | 646 |
| Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.09¢ | $157 | 12K | 45 |
Power outages in Prairie County right now
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Outage history in Prairie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,135 | 2,955 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 97 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,772 (45.2%) | 4,080 (104.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-04-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,135 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 72040
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Des Arc?
Most homes in Des Arc 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 Des Arc: First Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢), Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Des Arc?
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 Des Arc, AR?
3 utilities serve Des Arc's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, First Electric Co-op Corp., Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Des Arc?
In 2025, customers in Prairie County averaged 49 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 97 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-03, when 4,080 customers (104.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.