Electricity rates in Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs (35,635 people, Garland 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 Hot Springs
| 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 |
Power outages in Garland County right now
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Outage history in Garland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 800 | 487 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 95 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,545 (17.2%) | 5,616 (11.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-08 | 2025-09-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (800 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Piney 14.0¢
- Hot Springs Village 14.0¢
- Malvern 14.0¢
- Haskell 14.0¢
- Arkadelphia 14.0¢
- Benton 14.0¢
- Salem 14.0¢
- Glenwood 14.0¢
- Bryant 14.0¢
- Mount Ida 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 71901, 71913, 71914
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hot Springs?
Most homes in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs: First Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hot Springs?
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 Hot Springs, AR?
2 utilities serve Hot Springs's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, First Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hot Springs?
In 2025, customers in Garland County averaged 8 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 95 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-15, when 5,616 customers (11.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.