Electricity rates in Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro (73,907 people, Craighead 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 Jonesboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| City Water and Light Plant | Municipal utility | 7.46¢ | $94 | 35K | — |
| Craighead Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $175 | 25K | 500 |
Power outages in Craighead County right now
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Outage history in Craighead County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 41 | 190 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,267 (3%) | 5,223 (6.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-17 | 2025-08-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (41 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bono 14.0¢
- Brookland 14.0¢
- Bay 14.0¢
- Lake City 14.0¢
- Trumann 14.0¢
- Paragould 14.0¢
- Harrisburg 14.0¢
- Monette 14.0¢
- Hoxie 14.0¢
- Walnut Ridge 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72401, 72402, 72403, 72404, 72405
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jonesboro?
Most homes in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: City Water and Light Plant (7.46¢), Craighead Electric Co-op Corp. (13.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro, AR?
3 utilities serve Jonesboro's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, City Water and Light Plant, Craighead Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jonesboro?
In 2025, customers in Craighead County averaged 3 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-08, when 5,223 customers (6.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.