Electricity rates in Helena-West Helena, AR
Helena-West Helena (11,109 people, Phillips County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Helena-West Helena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.09¢ | $157 | 12K | 45 |
Power outages in Phillips County right now
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Outage history in Phillips County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 452 | 827 |
| Days with outages | 87 | 102 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,162 (11.9%) | 4,313 (44.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-09 | 2025-05-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (452 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Helena 14.0¢
- West Helena 14.0¢
- Marvell 14.0¢
- Marianna 14.0¢
- Hughes 14.0¢
- Forrest City 14.0¢
- Brinkley 14.0¢
- Clarendon 14.0¢
- De Witt 14.0¢
- West Memphis 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72342, 72390
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Helena-West Helena?
Most homes in Helena-West Helena 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 Helena-West Helena: Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Helena-West Helena?
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 Helena-West Helena, AR?
2 utilities serve Helena-West Helena's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Helena-West Helena?
In 2025, customers in Phillips County averaged 13 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 102 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-25, when 4,313 customers (44.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.