Electricity rates in Dumas, AR
Dumas (4,323 people, Desha 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 Dumas
| 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 |
| C & L Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.48¢ | $159 | 20K | — |
Power outages in Desha County right now
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Outage history in Desha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 575 | 556 |
| Days with outages | 52 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,269 (23.2%) | 1,416 (25.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-06-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (575 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- McGehee 14.0¢
- Star City 14.0¢
- Monticello 14.0¢
- Dermott 14.0¢
- De Witt 14.0¢
- Pine Bluff 14.0¢
- Warren 14.0¢
- Rison 14.0¢
- Lake Village 14.0¢
- Sulphur Springs 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 71639
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dumas?
Most homes in Dumas 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 Dumas: First Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢), C & L Electric Co-op Corp. (14.48¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dumas?
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 Dumas, AR?
3 utilities serve Dumas's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, 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 Dumas?
In 2025, customers in Desha County averaged 9 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-29, when 1,416 customers (25.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.