Electricity rates in Dierks, AR
Dierks (1,092 people, Howard County) is served by 3 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 Dierks
| 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 |
| South Central Ark El Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.79¢ | $165 | 9,447 | — |
Power outages in Howard County right now
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Outage history in Howard County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 567 | 943 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 49 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,999 (49.3%) | 4,411 (72.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-24 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (567 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nashville 14.1¢
- Mineral Springs 14.1¢
- Murfreesboro 14.0¢
- De Queen 14.1¢
- Horatio 14.1¢
- Glenwood 14.0¢
- Ashdown 14.1¢
- Mena 14.0¢
- Mount Ida 14.0¢
- Hope 12.9¢
ZIP codes: 71833
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dierks?
Most homes in Dierks 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 Dierks: Southwest Arkansas E C C (14.57¢), South Central Ark El Co-op (16.79¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dierks?
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 Dierks, AR?
3 utilities serve Dierks's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Southwest Arkansas E C C, South Central Ark El Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dierks?
In 2025, customers in Howard County averaged 15 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 49 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 4,411 customers (72.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.