Electricity rates in Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville (82,830 people, Washington 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 Fayetteville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 14.10¢ | $126 | 110K | 428 |
| Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $146 | 74K | 676 |
| Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $151 | 105K | 224 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 154 | 264 |
| Days with outages | 51 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,976 (14.7%) | 24,668 (16.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-14 | 2025-05-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (154 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Greenland 14.1¢
- Johnson 14.1¢
- Farmington 14.1¢
- Springdale 14.1¢
- Tontitown 14.1¢
- Elkins 14.1¢
- Goshen 14.4¢
- West Fork 14.1¢
- Bethel Heights 14.1¢
- Prairie Grove 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 72701, 72702, 72703, 72704
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fayetteville?
Most homes in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp. (14.36¢), Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville, AR?
3 utilities serve Fayetteville's ZIP codes: Southwestern Electric Power Co., Ozarks Electric Co-op Corp., Carroll Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fayetteville?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 4 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-20, when 24,668 customers (16.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.