Electricity rates in Hughes, AR
Hughes (1,323 people, St. Francis 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 Hughes
| 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 St. Francis County right now
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Outage history in St. Francis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 347 | 536 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 106 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,180 (9.3%) | 2,928 (23.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-19 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (347 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forrest City 14.0¢
- Marianna 14.0¢
- West Memphis 14.0¢
- Parkin 14.0¢
- Earle 14.0¢
- Marion 14.0¢
- Wynne 14.0¢
- West Helena 14.0¢
- Helena 14.0¢
- Helena-West Helena 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72348
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hughes?
Most homes in Hughes 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 Hughes: Woodruff Electric Co-op Corp. (13.09¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hughes?
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 Hughes, AR?
2 utilities serve Hughes'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 Hughes?
In 2025, customers in St. Francis County averaged 8 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 106 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 2,928 customers (23.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.