Electricity rates in Hope, AR
Hope (9,891 people, Hempstead County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Hope pay about 12.93¢/kWh, 4% less than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Hope
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Municipal utility | 12.93¢ | $121 | 5,792 | 52 |
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| 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 Hempstead County right now
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Outage history in Hempstead County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 511 | 750 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,425 (12.6%) | 2,210 (19.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-09 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (511 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Prescott 14.0¢
- Lewisville 14.0¢
- Stamps 14.0¢
- Mineral Springs 14.1¢
- Nashville 14.1¢
- Waldo 14.0¢
- Murfreesboro 14.0¢
- Texarkana 14.0¢
- Gurdon 14.0¢
- Ashdown 14.1¢
ZIP codes: 71801, 71802
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hope?
Most homes in Hope get power from City of Hope, where residential customers pay an average of 12.93¢/kWh including all charges. The Arkansas average is 13.43¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Hope: Entergy Arkansas (13.98¢), Southwestern Electric Power Co. (14.10¢), Southwest Arkansas E C C (14.57¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hope?
About $121 a month, based on 935 kWh a month (the average for City of Hope customers) at 12.93¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Hope, AR?
5 utilities serve Hope's ZIP codes: City of Hope, Entergy Arkansas, 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 Hope?
In 2025, customers in Hempstead County averaged 12 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 2,210 customers (19.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.