Electricity rates in Lamar, AR
Lamar (1,668 people, Johnson County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Entergy Arkansas pay about 13.98¢/kWh, 4% more than the Arkansas average.
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Electric companies serving Lamar
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Arkansas | Investor-owned utility | 13.98¢ | $152 | 612K | 518 |
| Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 13.93¢ | $151 | 105K | 224 |
| Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.63¢ | $121 | 59K | 217 |
| Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.38¢ | $159 | 55K | 322 |
Power outages in Johnson County right now
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Outage history in Johnson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 270 | 309 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,161 (16.9%) | 2,480 (13.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-20 | 2025-10-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (270 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Clarksville 14.0¢
- London 14.0¢
- Dover 14.0¢
- Coal Hill 14.0¢
- Russellville 14.0¢
- Dardanelle 14.0¢
- Paris 14.0¢
- Pottsville 14.0¢
- Ozark 14.0¢
- Danville 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 72846
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lamar?
Most homes in Lamar 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 Lamar: Carroll Electric Co-op Corp. (13.93¢), Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. (11.63¢), Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp. (14.38¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lamar?
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 Lamar, AR?
4 utilities serve Lamar's ZIP codes: Entergy Arkansas, Carroll Electric Co-op Corp., Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co., Arkansas Valley Electric Co-op Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lamar?
In 2025, customers in Johnson County averaged 5 hr 9 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-25, when 2,480 customers (13.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.