Electricity rates in Fordyce, AR
Fordyce (4,027 people, Dallas 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 Fordyce
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| C & L Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.48¢ | $159 | 20K | — |
| Ouachita Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.09¢ | $145 | 8,392 | — |
Power outages in Dallas County right now
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Outage history in Dallas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 999 | 579 |
| Days with outages | 40 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,250 (38.5%) | 2,698 (83.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-26 | 2025-03-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (999 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rison 14.0¢
- Hampton 14.0¢
- Warren 14.0¢
- Camden 14.0¢
- Sulphur Springs 14.1¢
- Star City 14.0¢
- Sheridan 14.0¢
- Smackover 14.0¢
- White Hall 14.0¢
- Pine Bluff 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 71742
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fordyce?
Most homes in Fordyce 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 Fordyce: C & L Electric Co-op Corp. (14.48¢), Ouachita Electric Co-op Corp. (14.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fordyce?
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 Fordyce, AR?
3 utilities serve Fordyce's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, C & L Electric Co-op Corp., Ouachita Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fordyce?
In 2025, customers in Dallas County averaged 9 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-19, when 2,698 customers (83.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.